ABPI president in New Year’s honours

The president of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), Vincent Lawton, has been recognised in the New Year’s honours.

Professor Lawton, who is currently managing director of Merck Sharpe & Dohme (UK), was awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) for his services to the pharmaceutical industry.

He told Manufacturing Chemist: “I am delighted and honoured to receive this award. I see this very much as a mark of the recognition for the whole UK pharmaceutical industry and its contribution to patient health.

“It has been a great privilege to have had the opportunity to represent the interests of the industry over the past few years.”

Mr Lawton is to step down as president of the ABPI in April. He will be replaced by Nigel Brooksby, chairman and managing director of Sanofi-Aventis in the UK, who will hold the office for a two-year term.

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