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Hercules Pharmaceuticals Appoints Ali Ahmed as Chief Commercial Officer
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., December 17, 2025--Hercules Pharmaceuticals today announced the appointment of Ali Ahmed as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer. Ahmed will lead commercial strategy, enterprise growth, and strategic partnerships as Hercules scales its national platform and expands its role as a strategic partner within the U.S. pharmaceutical distribution ecosystem.
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