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WILMINGTON – Alcami, a global pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced Thursday that its Board of Directors has appointed Patrick D. Walsh as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Walter J. Kaczmarek III, who is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer.
“Patrick’s impressive track record of driving growth and achieving high client satisfaction at leading pharmaceutical businesses makes him the ideal executive to lead Alcami forward,” commented Jason Shideler, a Managing Director on Madison Dearborn Partners’ Health Care team and Lead Director at Alcami. “He brings a depth of industry knowledge and leadership experience that will support Alcami’s strategic efforts to continue to add scale in attractive growth markets and deliver high-quality services to the pharmaceutical industry.”
Prior to joining Alcami, Mr. Walsh was co-founder and CEO of TriPharm Services, a parenteral manufacturing business that was acquired by Alcami in January 2020. From 2015 to 2019, Mr. Walsh was the Chief Executive Officer of Avista Pharma, a private equity-backed global provider of contract manufacturing, development, and analytical testing services. Mr. Walsh also served as CEO of AAIPharma Services Corporation, a predecessor company to Alcami, from 2010 to 2014, leading the company through an impressive growth trajectory, culminating in the sale of the company. In addition to his duties at Alcami, Mr. Walsh currently serves as Chairman of ANI Pharmaceuticals, a director at Landec Corporation, and a director at Industria Chemica Emiliano (I.C.E).
Mr. Walsh added, “I have long-admired Alcami for its excellent regulatory track record and ability to solve complex product development and manufacturing challenges. I look forward to working with the talented team at Alcami as we continue to expand its footprint and build upon its services offerings.”
