AMGEN PICKS FORMER DISNEY EXEC FOR POST.Byline: Daily News THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. - Biotech giant Amgen Inc. has named a former executive of The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Co. to a key management position. Richard Nanula Richard Nanula has served as Chief Financial Officer of Amgen Inc. (biotechnology) since August 2001 and as Executive Vice President since May 2001. On April 10, 2007 Amgen announced that he would be resigning from his position "to pursue other opportunities" He will be at Amgen , who worked at Disney for 12 years and most recently served as chief executive of Broadband Sports, becomes Amgen's executive vice president of finance, strategy and communication. On Aug. 1, Nanula also will become chief financial officer, succeeding Kate Falberg, who is leaving to spend more time with her family. ``I am excited and energized to be joining a company with such potential to grow and to help patients,'' Nanula, 41, said in a statement. ``Their products, pipeline and leadership team are all in place to move forward aggressively. This was an irresistible opportunity.'' Amgen is a global biotechnology company that develops and markets therapeutic products for cancer, inflammatory, metabolic and other disorders. Its leading products are the anti-anemia drug Epogen and immune system immune system Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders. stimulator Neupogen. ``I am delighted that Amgen is able to attract an executive of Richard Nanula's caliber,'' said Kevin Sharer, Amgen's chairman and chief executive officer. ``Richard is Richard I, Richard Cœur de Lion (kör də lyôN`), or Richard Lion-Heart, 1157–99, king of England (1189–99); third son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. a seasoned executive with significant experience and a demonstrated record of accomplishment in the areas of operations, financial management and corporate strategy.'' Nanula reports to Sharer and will serve on the company's executive committee. In addition to working at Broadband Sports, an Internet media company, Nanula was president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Starwood Hotels. From 1986 to 1998, he was a senior executive at Burbank-based Disney, holding several positions including executive vice president and chief financial officer, president of Disney Stores Worldwide and treasurer. Falberg, 40, joined the company in 1995 as treasurer and was appointed CFO See Chief Financial Officer. in 1998. After Aug. 1 she will become a part-time adviser to the company. ``I am sorry to see her leave our team, but I admire, support and understand her decision to take time out to spend with her children,'' Sharer said. |
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