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Roche proposes former Takeda CEO for board seat

By Thomson Reuters Sep 23, 2026 | 12:12 AM

ZURICH, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Roche on ​Wednesday said ‌it was proposing Christoph Weber, the ‌former ​CEO ⁠of Takeda ⁠Pharmaceuticals, for election to the Swiss ​company’s board of ⁠directors ⁠at its ​AGM next March.

“Christophe’s ​intimate knowledge of ‌the healthcare industry and ⁠his broad leadership experience will further ⁠strengthen ‌our ⁠Board,” said ​Roche ‌Chairman Severin ​Schwan in ⁠a statement.

(Reporting by John RevillEditing by Linda ​Pasquini)