Biogen’s corporate affairs SVP joins Sanofi

Sanofi has appointed Kathleen Tregoning as executive vice president for external affairs.

Tregoning will join the Paris, France headquartered company from 27 February, when she will take responsibility for its market access, public affairs, government affairs, corporate communications, global policy and corporate social responsibility operations.

She brings over 20 years of policy, advocacy, stakeholder outreach and external engagement experience to the role, most recently from Biogen where she was senior vice president of corporate affairs.

Prior to this, Tregoning was vice president of Biogen's public policy and government affairs, having moved to the biotech in 2006 from her healthcare policy position in the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives.

Olivier Brandicourt, chief executive at Sanofi, said: “Kathleen brings a unique set of talents and experience to Sanofi that combines a deep political and policy expertise with highly relevant corporate experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

"Working closely with the entire executive leadership team, Kathleen will lead our efforts to drive a better understanding of the value of our innovations among external stakeholders and ensure appropriate market access for our various healthcare offerings.”