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AstraZeneca PLC announced on 8 January 2026 the appointment of Joris Silon as its new Head of Investor Relations, effective 1 March 2026. Mr. Silon will succeed Andy Barnett, who led the Investor Relations team for the past four years and will transition to a new role within the Company.
| Date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:08 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 0610O |
8 January 2026
AstraZeneca appoints Joris Silon as Head of Investor Relations
AstraZeneca's new head of Investor Relations, Joris Silon, succeeds Andy Barnett on 1 March 2026, and will be based in Cambridge, UK.
Joris is moving from his role as the country president of AstraZeneca US where he led and delivered significant growth for the Company in its largest market. Joris brings extensive pharmaceutical experience, having joined the Company in 2000 and has held leadership positions in Asia, Europe and the US.
Aradhana Sarin, Chief Financial Officer, said "I am delighted that such a highly experienced and talented leader as Joris will lead our Investor Relations team through our next wave of growth. I would also like to thank Andy Barnett for his remarkable leadership of our Investor Relations team over the past 4 years and wish him the best of luck as he transitions to an important new role within the Company."
Notes
AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca's innovative medicines are sold in more than 125 countries and used by millions of patients worldwide. Please visit astrazeneca.com and follow the Company on Social Media @AstraZeneca.
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