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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk appoints Jamey Millar head of its US business

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Posted on February 3, 2026

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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk appoints Jamey Millar head of its US business
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PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it had appointed Jamey Millar head of its U.S. business, and Hong Chow head of product and portfolio strategy. The maker of

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk appoints Jamey Millar head of its US business

Leadership Changes at Novo Nordisk

PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it had appointed Jamey Millar head of its U.S. business, and Hong Chow head of product and portfolio strategy.

New Appointments

The maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy said in a statement that Millar would take on the job on February 5, succeeding Dave Moore, and that Hong would start on February 15, replacing Ludovic Helfgott.

Background of New Leaders

Before joining Novo Nordisk, Jamey worked for UnitedHealth Group, as CEO of Optum Specialty Holdings, while Hong joins Novo Nordisk from Merck Healthcare in Germany, it said.

(Reporting by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Anna Ringstrom)

Key Takeaways

  • Jamey Millar appointed head of Novo Nordisk's US business.
  • Hong Chow to lead product and portfolio strategy.
  • Millar succeeds Dave Moore starting February 5.
  • Hong Chow joins from Merck Healthcare in Germany.
  • Leadership changes to enhance strategic direction.

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