Amrop Appoints New Practice Co-Leader for Life Sciences
The Amrop Partnership appoints Cecilia Callmer as new co-leader of the global Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice.
Based in Malmö, Sweden, Cecilia will co-lead the practice together with Sabine von Anhalt (Germany), who continues to serve in this function since 2018.
Cecilia Callmer has more than 20 years’ experience in multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, working globally across the HR function based out of Sweden and Denmark. Prior to joining Amrop in 2021, she was Vice President Human Resources at Camurus, and has held previous HR executive roles at Novo Nordisk, Ferring and Diesel. She executes Executive Search and Leadership Advisory assignments; Leadership Assessment and Development, Management Assessment and Executive Coaching.
Amrop’s Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice is set up to meet a broad spectrum of requirements across all areas of the sector, including private equity-backed companies and early-stage life science businesses. Amrop works with regional and global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, medical devices & diagnostics, early-stage and growth companies, healthcare services and academic & research institutes, providing deep sector experience, research expertise and extensive networks to help clients find and develop leaders from across industries and geographies.
Cecilia said, "I am honoured to join Sabine von Anhalt and co-lead the Global Life Sciences Practice Group. I have long international experience as HR Executive in the Life Sciences industry and I am very happy to support Amrop Life Sciences practice’s expansion and influence throughout our worldwide presence."
Sabine von Anhalt said, “I am delighted to share the leadership of the Life Sciences & Healthcare practice with Cecilia, who has a great record of engagement and professionalism, and who will add her deep sector knowledge and leadership services experience to the team. Our common goal: to continue developing Amrop's Life Sciences & Healthcare work to new strengths across our global footprint.”
Annika Farin, Amrop Chair, said, “The Amrop Board is delighted to appoint Cecilia to this global leadership role. Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team is a strong example of Amrop’s ability to bring together focused sector experts, true global reach and experience across the full leadership life cycle – from recruitment to assessment to development.”
Read more about Amrop’s Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice here.