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Hansa Biopharma announces key executive appointments to support continued growth
Hansa Biopharma AB, "Hansa" (Nasdaq Stockholm: HNSA) today announced three leadership appointments. Brian Gorman joins Hansa as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective August 4; Sandra Frithiof has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 4; and Kerstin Falck Lagercrantz will join the company September 1, as Vice President Corporate Affairs. These three experienced executives will support Hansa's growth and further enhance the company's expertise acros
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[{"type":"text","content":"LUND, Sweden, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansa Biopharma AB, "Hansa" (Nasdaq Stockholm: HNSA) today announced three leadership appointments. Brian Gorman joins Hansa as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective August 4; Sandra Frithiof has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 4; and Kerstin Falck Lagercrantz will join the company September 1, as Vice President Corporate Affairs. These three experienced executives will support Hansa's growth and further enhance the company's expertise across legal, human resources and corporate affairs.","length":609,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Brian Gorman is an accomplished legal and business executive with more than 20 years of global experience in advising corporate boards and management teams. Brian joins Hansa from Sinclair Pharma Ltd., a global medical aesthetics company, where he was Chief Legal Officer supporting the company's global expansion efforts. Prior to Sinclair, Brian was Group General Counsel at Calliditas Therapeutics, where he guided the company through its acquisition by Asahi Kasei Corporation of Japan. Previously, Brian was Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and General Counsel at Opiant Pharmaceuticals, where he played a key role in its acquisition by Indivior PLC. Earlier in his career, Brian held senior leadership roles at Endo Pharmaceuticals and AstraZeneca. Brian began his career at international law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, and he is a graduate of Gettysburg College and the Villanova University School of Law.","length":947,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Sandra Frithiof brings over 25 years of experience in human resources in different industries, to Hansa. Most recently, Sandra was HR Director at Ayvens Sweden AB, a global leader in the mobility sector. Prior to Ayvens, Sandra was VP Human Resources at Calliditas Therapeutics, where she built the Global HR organization to support the company's entry into the US market. Previously, Sandra was Head of HR and COO at Ramberg Advokater, a Swedish law firm and earlier in her career, Sandra held HR positions at Karolinska University Hospital, UTC, CGI and Manpower Group. Sandra has a bachelor's degree in human resource management from Örebro University, Sweden. Ms Frithiof will replace Anne ...