PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE: VEEV), a leading provider of industry cloud
solutions for life sciences, today announced Tim Barabe has joined the
company’s Board of Directors.
With more than 30 years of industry experience, Barabe has held
leadership and CFO positions for numerous life sciences companies,
including Novartis and its Sandoz and CIBA Vision subsidiaries,
Affymetrix, and Human Genome Sciences. Barabe brings considerable
financial acumen and deep knowledge of the life sciences industry to his
role as director.
“We are thrilled to have such an accomplished and influential leader
join the Veeva board,” said Peter Gassner, founder and CEO of Veeva.
“Tim’s long history of financial strategy and stewardship at some of the
most successful public and private life sciences companies makes him an
ideal choice as we enter our next phase of growth.”
Barabe replaces director Mark Armenante, who is stepping down. “As an
early member of the board, Mark has made tremendous contributions to
Veeva and we are grateful for his service,” added Gassner.
About Tim Barabe
Tim Barabe has more than 30 years of experience in the life sciences
industry, holding a broad range of financial and strategic roles. Barabe
served as the chief financial officer and executive vice president at
Affymetrix Inc., where he led the company's financial functions as well
as the treasury, investor relations, and information technology
departments. Previously, he served as senior vice president and chief
financial officer at Human Genome Sciences, where he was responsible for
working with the leadership team to drive the financial strategy and
operations of the company. For more than 20 years, he held senior
international executive roles in finance, general management, and
strategic planning at Novartis AG, one of the world’s largest
pharmaceutical companies. His roles included chief financial officer of
the Sandoz Generics Business Unit, president of the CIBA Vision
Corporation Specialty Lens Business Franchise, and group vice president
and chief financial officer of CIBA Vision Corporation. An active
philanthropist, Tim is involved in a range of charitable causes and
currently serves on the board of Project Open Hand, a nonprofit based in
the San Francisco area.
About Veeva Systems
Veeva Systems Inc. is a leader in cloud-based software for the global
life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and
customer success, Veeva has more than 300 customers, ranging from the
world's largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. Veeva is
headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Europe,
Asia, and Latin America. For more information, visit www.veeva.com.
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