The appointment is a premiere for Sanofi on the local market, as Iulia Ionescu is the first Romanian executive appointed to a top management position that has so far been held by expats.
Ionescu is replacing Pascal Robin, who took over a new management position within other division of the company.
Iulia Ionescu had previously held various positions within the marketing and sales departments of Sanofi Romania and, since 2005, she has held management positions within the company.
Sanofi Romania’s portfolio comprises 150 products. Sanofi’s investments in Romania have reached EUR4.5 million over the past years, targeting research and development (R&D) projects, according to company data.