Sharp appoints Kevin Orfan as President of Sharp Packaging US

Sharp, a part of UDG Healthcare and a leading provider of pharmaceutical packaging and clinical services, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Kevin Orfan as president of Sharp Packaging US.

Kevin Orfan
Kevin Orfan

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Mr. Orfan will be based in Sharp’s Allentown Campus, in Pennsylvania. He joins Sharp from Pfizer CentreOne where he was vice president of drug product contract manufacturing.Mr. Orfan has been in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry for over 30 years and has significant experience in contract manufacturing and related services.

Mike O’Hara, president of the Sharp Division said: “I am very pleased to welcome Kevin to Sharp’s senior executive team to lead our US Packaging business and to drive forward our plans for sustainable growth in the region.

“Kevin is a key appointment for Sharp, joining the business at a time ofi Kevin.unprecedented customer demand.Hebrings significant skill, industry knowledge and experience to our leadership team thatwill help us execute more effectively on our growth strategy and drive an enhanced customer experience.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Orfan said: “I am delighted to join Sharp to lead the US packaging business at this important time in its growth journey.Sharp has established an excellent reputation for expertise and innovation in contract packaging and related technology services, and is well positioned to capitalize on the emerging opportunities that the contract services market presents.

“I look forward to working closely with the Sharp team and our customers to continue to help bring important medicines to patients around the world.”

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