Biotechnology - Will It Create a New Industry?

Henri Termeer discusses growth of the 25-year-old biotech industry, including international mergers, R&D challenges and "product based" companies verses "platform based" companies

About the Speaker

Henri A. Termeer,President and CEO, Genzyme Corporation

Henri A. Termeer was appointed president of the Genzyme Corporation in 1983 and became the chief executive officer in 1985 and chairman in 1988. Under his leadership, Genzyme has grown from a modest entrepreneurial venture into one of the world's top five biotechnology companies. Mr. Termeer is known worldwide for his contributions to the biotechnology industry and particularly noted for his expertise in financing new initiatives. His innovative approaches have earned Genzyme the Laguna Niguel Best of Biotech Award in 1991 and 1994, as well as the Laguna Niguel Hall of Fame Award in 1997.

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