Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies appoints Dennis Pedersen as CPO

Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies President and CEO Lars Petersen announced a new strategic leadership appointment to support the company through its next growth phase.

Dennis Schmidt Pedersen will serve as Chief People Officer (CPO) effective immediately. This new appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to fostering a thriving, engaged and inclusive workplace culture. Schmidt Pedersen will report to President and CEO Lars Petersen and will serve as a member of the executive leadership team, leading the company’s global people and culture team.

Schmidt Pedersen is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of leading global teams through major transformation from business, organizational, cultural and leadership perspectives. He previously served as EVP, CHRO (Global People and Communication, Sustainability & Public Affairs) at LEO-Pharma where he led the transformation and globalization of the LEO Pharma Global People organization. Prior to LEO-Pharma he served in senior leadership positions at Sobi AB, Nycomed and Genzyme. He also serves as a captain in the Danish Arm Forces Corp of Engineers Reserves.

“We are delighted to welcome Dennis Schmidt Pedersen to Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies,” said Lars Petersen, president and chief executive officer, FUJFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. “His extensive experience and expertise in building global culture will be instrumental in strengthening our commitment to our employees. Dennis will lead our People & Culture team in developing and executing strategies that align with our values and our core purpose of being a partner for life.”

“I am very excited to be joining Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies and becoming part of the amazing growth journey the company is on,” said Schmidt Pedersen. “The company´s core purpose of being a “partner for life” is so meaningful to me, and I am committed to bringing all my passion, commitment, and experience to help the organization fulfill it.”
MB Bureau