Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company, today announced that as part of its ongoing board refreshment efforts, Leo Groothuis has been appointed as Viatris' newest member of its board of directors. Groothuis fills the vacancy created by the previous departure of Michael Goettler in April of this year.
Groothuis has significant international experience and serves as General Counsel of HAL Investments, the Dutch investment subsidiary of HAL Holding N.V., an international investment company listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange, which is focused on increasing shareholder value. In addition to his strategic, financial and governance focus, he has also been actively involved in the development and execution of HAL Investments' ESG strategy.
Throughout his career, Groothuis has been a trusted C-suite and board advisor to some of the largest companies in both Europe and the U.S. Prior to his role at HAL Investments, he served as practice leader at NautaDutilh, an international law firm, where he guided numerous multi-national companies on significant and complex transactions. As a result, he is recognized as a top lawyer and thought leader in corporate governance, capital markets and M&A.
Viatris Executive Chairman Robert J. Coury said, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Leo Groothuis, a recognized top international executive to the Viatris board. We believe his proven strategic, corporate governance and capital markets experience should serve as a tremendous asset for Viatris, as we continue to look for ways to build and unlock value for our shareholders."
Source: Viatris
