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Galapagos Bolster Leadership Team with Seasoned Life Sciences Executives to Accelerate Business Transformation
Appoints Sooin Kwon as Chief Business Officer and Dan Grossman as Chief Strategy Officer Both executives possess proven track records in strategic execution and deal-making and will help drive long-term value creation at Galapagos Mechelen, Belgium; July 23, 2025, 22.01 CET; Galapagos NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) today announced the appointments of Ms. Sooin Kwon as Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Mr. Dan Grossman as Chief Strategy Officer (CStO), effective August 4, 2025, further strengthening
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