Jacques Bonte Appointed Medco International’s Managing Director for France

AMSTERDAM, November 10, 2011 -

- Bringing substantial experience in the healthcare space, Mr. Bonte will manage the company’s business activities in the French market

Medco International continues to expand its operating business, announcing the appointment of Jacques Bonte as Managing Director for France.  Bonte has extensive experience in the French healthcare sector.

Medco International focuses on enhancing the quality of care for patients with chronic and complex conditions while reducing overall healthcare costs. Originally established in The Netherlands in 2010, the company has expanded operations into three additional countries including Germany, the UK, and most recently, France.

Mr. Bonte, 57, has assumed responsibility for Medco International’s operating business in France.  ”In Jacques, we have found an experienced manager and expert in the healthcare sector who is perfectly placed to develop the all-important French market,” says Brian T. Griffin, CEO of Medco International.

Mr. Bonte is a trained pharmacist with many years of experience bringing innovative healthcare solutions to market.  In his most recent position as Member of the Management Team of Exonhit, he was responsible for developing and implementing business strategy in the areas of clinical research and in-vitro diagnostics.  Mr. Bonte spent six years at Ipsen, where he held a variety of positions.  Prior to this, he held a number of executive level positions in the healthcare sector.

About Medco International 

Medco International, based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, delivers innovative healthcare solutions focused on enhancing the quality of care for patients with chronic and complex conditions, improving therapeutic outcomes and helping to ease the growing financial burden on payors.  Established in 2010, the company is building a market presence across Europe beginning with Germany, UK, France and The Netherlands.  Medco International provides innovative, integrated clinical solutions designed to improve patient adherence, integrate care across multiple practitioners, enhance safety and deliver greater value across the entire healthcare system.  

For English-speaking Journalists, Jean Marie Thompson, Medco International B.V., +31-0-20-2402-216, jeanmarie_thompson at medco.com; For French-speaking Journalists, Jacques Bonte, Medco International SARL, Mobile, +33-0-6-27-11-56-64, jacques_bonte at medco.com