Luciano Calenti
ACIC Fine Chemicals Inc., Canada
Biography
Luciano has been involved in pharmaceuticals in Europe since the late sixties and arrived in North America in 1969 to join the pioneers of the generic industry and became a key supplier of antibiotics to both the branded and generic industries. He moved to Canada in 1973, founded ACIC and masterminded the Corporation’s evolution from distribution to research and development, as well as manufacturing in both APIs and Pharmaceuticals for the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. Luciano served as Chairman of CDMA (Canadian Drug Manufacturers’ Association) for three and a half years (1985-1988). He is also a founding member of GPIA (Generic Pharmaceutical Industry Association) in the United States and continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the organization now called the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA). Luciano has further spearheaded the globalization of the company to reflect the present and the future of the pharmaceutical industry, tirelessly working to promote timely access to affordable pharmaceuticals for everyone.
Abstract
Abstract : From Molecules to Market