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Unilabs: Marc Engel, Gilbert Achermann

Apr 19, 2023

Marc Engel has been appointed CEO of Unilabs. He replaces Michiel Boehmer, who stepped down from the post in March. Engel had been interim executive chairman of the company since April 1 and chairman of Unilab's board since July 2022. He spent more than 30 years in commercial and operational roles, including as chief supply chain officer at Unilever. Gilbert Achermann is replacing Engel as board chairman. He was CEO and, before that, CFO of Straumann Group.

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