Expansion of the PHOENIX group Executive Board

The PHOENIX group is expanding its Executive Board. Leon Jankelevitsh, who is currently Managing Director of Tamro Baltics, a PHOENIX subsidiary active in pharmaceutical wholesale and pharmacy retail, will join the PHOENIX group Executive Board with effect from 1 February 2023. In his new role, Jankelevitsh will assume responsibility for the newly created Board function „Healthcare Logistics & Sustainable Supply Chain“, which will focus on the diversification of the core business, logistics services, and the sustainable development of PHOENIX’ activities. Jankelevitsh will continue in his position as Managing Director of the Baltic subsidiaries.

“As a result of the acquisition of parts of McKesson Europe, the PHOENIX group portfolio has expanded to include 29 subsidiaries. With Leon Jankelevitsh’s appointment to the PHOENIX group Executive Board, the Supervisory Board is taking account of these extended responsibilities,” says Dr Bernd Scheifele, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of PHOENIX group, adding: “Mr Jankelevitsh is an expert in pharmaceutical wholesale and retail with in-depth knowledge of the Northern European healthcare markets. I would like to welcome him on behalf of the shareholders, the Supervisory Board, and the Executive Board.”

Leon Jankelevitsh took over the management of Tamro Baltics in 2014. Since then, he successfully developed the business activities of the three Baltic PHOENIX subsidiaries. He had previously held management positions in the Baltic healthcare sector and the Estonian economy for over 15 years.

Sven Seidel, Chief Executive Officer of the PHOENIX group, said: “Also on behalf of my colleagues on the PHOENIX group Executive Board, I too would like to extend a warm welcome to Leon Jankelevitsh. I look forward to a close cooperation, especially on the important topics of services for our industry partners and sustainability of the supply chain.” With the appointment of Leon Jankelevitsh, the Executive Board of the PHOENIX group comprises seven members.

With pharmaceutical wholesale, pharmacy retail, and services for the pharmaceutical industry, the PHOENIX group makes a vital contribution to healthcare in Europe. The leading healthcare provider is active in 29 countries and is the market leader in German pharmaceutical wholesale.

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Maren HolodaDirector Corporate Communications+49 621 8505 8593m.holoda(at)phoenixgroup.eu
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