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Chiesi appoints David Khougazian as Group CEO. Khougazian most recently served as Executive Partner, Growth, and Head of Global Engagement at Flagship Pioneering Chiesi Group has appointed David Khougazian as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Khougazian joins Chiesi following an international career spanning more than 25 years across the global healthcare and life sciences sectors. Most recently, he served as Executive Partner, Growth, and Head of Global Engagement at Flagship Pioneering, where he supported the growth and development of science-driven healthcare companies and worked closely with leadership teams on long-term value creation, partnerships, financing and organisational development. Following a thorough selection process led by the Board of Directors, Khougazian will succeed Interim Group CEO Jean-Marc Bellemin, who has successfully led the Group since 15 May 2026, while also continuing in his permanent role as Group CFO. Maria Paola Chiesi, Chiesi Group Chair, commented: "Innovation has always been at the heart of Chiesi's mission and long-term vision. David's appointment reflects our ambition to accelerate this journey and strengthen Chiesi's ability to innovate in a healthcare environment that is changing faster than ever. "David brings a unique combination of global healthcare leadership, operational experience and exposure to some of the most dynamic areas of biotech innovation, which makes him exceptionally well positioned to guide Chiesi through this next chapter. Khougazian commented: "The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, creating extraordinary opportunities to advance innovation and transform patient outcomes. I look forward to working alongside Chiesi colleagues around the world to further strengthen the Group's innovation capabilities, advance its pipeline and partnerships, and create lasting value for patients, healthcare systems and society." 16th September 2026 Latest intelligence.

Chiesi appoints David Khougazian as Group Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of innovation-driven growth. Business Wire Published Sep 15, 2026 Highlights * David Khougazian appointed Group Chief Executive Officer to lead Chiesi's next phase of innovation-driven growth, effective 15 October 2026. * Bringing over 25 years of international healthcare leadership experience and a strong track record in innovation and transformation, David joins Chiesi from Flagship Pioneering. PARMA, Italy - Chiesi Group (Chiesi) today announced the appointment of David Khougazian as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 15 October 2026. David joins Chiesi following a distinguished international career spanning more than 25 years across the global healthcare and life sciences sectors. Most recently, he served as Executive Partner, Growth, and Head of Global Engagement at Flagship Pioneering, where he supported the growth and development of science-driven healthcare companies and worked closely with leadership teams on long-term value creation, partnerships, financing and organizational development. Top Stories Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Following a thorough selection process led by the Board of Directors, David will succeed Interim Group CEO Jean-Marc Bellemin, who has successfully led the Group since 15 May 2026, while also continuing in his permanent role as Group CFO. Maria Paola Chiesi , Chiesi Group Chair, commented: "We are delighted to welcome David to Chiesi at a time of strong momentum for the company. Innovation has always been at the heart of Chiesi's mission and long-term vision. David's appointment reflects our ambition to accelerate this journey and strengthen Chiesi's ability to innovate in a healthcare environment that is changing faster than ever. He brings a unique combination of global healthcare leadership, operational experience and exposure to some of the most dynamic areas of biotech innovation, which makes him exceptionally well positioned to guide Chiesi through this next chapter. On behalf of the Board, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Jean-Marc Bellemin for his commitment and stewardship during this transition period. I would also like to thank the entire Group Executive Leadership Team for their dedication and collective leadership, which have been instrumental in maintaining the Group's focus and preparing the organization for the next steps." David Khougazian commented: "I am honored and excited to join Chiesi, a company widely recognized for its strong values, scientific excellence, entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to patients. The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, creating extraordinary opportunities to advance innovation and transform patient outcomes. Chiesi has built an impressive foundation, combining scientific expertise and a clear commitment to sustainable growth across generations. I look forward to working alongside Chiesi colleagues around the world to further strengthen the Group's innovation capabilities, advance its pipeline and partnerships, and create lasting value for patients, healthcare systems and society." Chiesi remains firmly committed to executing its patient-centric strategy, advancing innovation across its therapeutic areas, and delivering sustainable growth for the benefit of patients, healthcare systems, communities and the planet. About Chiesi Group Chiesi is a research-oriented international biopharmaceutical group that develops and markets innovative therapeutic solutions in respiratory health, rare diseases, and specialty care. The company's mission is to improve people's quality of life and act responsibly towards both the community and the environment. By adopting the legal form of Benefit Corporation in Italy, the US, France and Colombia, Chiesi's commitment to creating shared value for society as a whole is legally binding and central to company-wide decision-making. As a certified B Corp since 2019, Chiesi meets verified standards for social and environmental business practices. The company aims to reach Net-Zero greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions by 2035. With 90 years of experience, Chiesi is headquartered in Parma (Italy), with 31 affiliates worldwide, and counts more than 7,900 employees. The Group's research and development center in Parma works alongside 6 other important R&D hubs in France, the US, Canada, China, the UK, and Sweden. For further information please visit or the website of your local Chiesi affiliate. View source version on businesswire.com: Press Info: Anna Bonisoli Alquati, Head of Global External Communications: Michela Lijoi, Global External Communications Sr. Manager: mobile +39 328.6353044, e-mail: Davide Paterlini, Global External Communications Sr. Manager: mobile +39 345.7983132, e-mail:

AI integration in Single-Use Technologies reshapes biopharmaceutical manufacturing as global corporate AI investment reaches $252.3 billion. "AI-enabled bioprocessing can reduce costs and development timelines by 30% to 50% as adoption of intelligent single-use systems expands." Boston, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - As corporate AI investment surpasses $252 billion globally and biopharmaceutical manufacturers accelerate their adoption of intelligent manufacturing systems, the convergence of artificial intelligence and single-use technologies (SUTs) is emerging as one of the most consequential strategic inflection points in bioprocessing. BCC Research's latest intelligence offering, AI Impact on Single-Use Technologies for Biopharmaceuticals Market - BCC Pulse Report, provides a comprehensive qualitative assessment of how AI is fundamentally restructuring upstream and downstream biomanufacturing operations - and where capital is flowing as a result. Key Findings - Global corporate AI investment reached $252.3 billion in 2024, with private investment surging 44.5% and M&A activity increasing 12.1%, according to the Stanford AI Index Report 2025. The U.S. led all nations with $109.1 billion in private AI investment, compared to China's $9.3 billion. Overall AI investment has grown more than 13-fold since 2014, signaling a sustained structural commitment across sectors including biopharmaceuticals. - Asia-Pacific is rapidly emerging as a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, driven by government-led digital transformation initiatives including Singapore's National Precision Medicine Strategy and Thailand 4.0, accelerating AI adoption across R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization - with CDMOs and Global Capability Centers (GCCs) at the forefront. - AI integration in bioprocessing is delivering measurable operational gains, with AI and IoT-enabled solutions reducing costs and development timelines by up to 30% to 50% through optimized upstream and downstream processing. More than 60% of biopharmaceutical manufacturers are already incorporating AI and IoT-enabled solutions for process monitoring and control. - Digital twins, AI-powered single-use bioreactors, and Process Analytical Technology (PAT) integrated with machine learning are redefining real-time quality control - replacing traditional daily sampling with continuous in-line monitoring. AI-enabled single-use chromatography systems are demonstrating deviation rate reductions of 50% or greater, while ML models are optimizing transmembrane pressure and flux rates in single-use filtration to reduce membrane fouling. - Emerging technologies reshaping the sector include autonomous manufacturing systems with AI agents controlling processes in real time, hybrid AI models combining machine learning with mechanistic understanding of fluid dynamics and cell biology, and AI-powered automated labs - so-called "AI science factories" - accelerating process development at scale. - Key players driving adoption include Pfizer, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Sartorius, Roche, Novartis, Sanofi, Eli Lilly, and Accenture, alongside specialized AI bioprocessing innovators such as Basetwo, DataHow, Lemnisca, Lila Sciences, PostEra, Isomorphic Labs, Insilico Medicine, CytoReason, Turbine, and NVIDIA. Strategic Implications The convergence of AI and single-use technologies is being driven by structural forces that extend well beyond individual company strategy. Growing demand for biologics and vaccines requires faster, contamination-free production environments - precisely the conditions that single-use systems are designed to support and that AI is positioned to optimize. The shift toward data-centric manufacturing is critical here: SUTs generate high-resolution process data that, when unlocked by AI-powered analytics and predictive maintenance platforms, create compounding operational advantages across the production lifecycle. Regulatory flexibility in the U.S. is accelerating adoption, with American universities developing 40 AI models in 2024 alone - surpassing China's 15 and Europe's 3. By contrast, the EU AI Act's strict risk-based framework and a documented 20% loss of top EU AI research talent to U.S. institutions are creating meaningful adoption gaps. Data silos, fragmented pharmaceutical data platforms, and low AI penetration in biotech patent applications - still approximately 3.5% in 2020 compared to 17.5% across all sectors - further underscore that this transformation remains early-stage, even as momentum builds rapidly. Investment Considerations For investors, the AI-SUT convergence presents a compelling but differentiated opportunity. Anchor commitments signal strong conviction at the top of the market: Novartis committed $3 billion with Isomorphic Labs, Sanofi committed $1.2 billion with Insilico Medicine, Eli Lilly co-invested $1 billion with NVIDIA on an AI supercomputing and digital twin initiative, and Lila Sciences raised $350 million in a Series A backed by Flagship Pioneering, NVIDIA, and General Catalyst. Earlier-stage opportunities are also active, with Basetwo raising $11.5 million for AI-driven process optimization and Lemnisca securing pre-seed funding for AI-driven fermentation scale-up - consistent with the $0.5 million to $1.5 million pre-seed norms typical of early AI bioprocessing ventures. Key risks include infrastructure and standardization challenges inherent to single-use systems, regulatory headwinds in Europe, and persistent data integration barriers that could constrain AI model performance across fragmented pharmaceutical platforms. About the Report AI Impact on Single-Use Technologies for Biopharmaceuticals Market - BCC Pulse Report provides a qualitative strategic analysis of AI adoption trends, emerging technologies, investment activity, competitive dynamics, and regional adoption patterns across the single-use biopharmaceutical manufacturing landscape. 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