Ludovic Laporte

Head of Finance

Ludovic Laporte is Head of Finance for Viatris ANZ, overseeing controlling, financial planning & analysis, commercial operations, and strategic analysis of the ANZ division as it pursues its mission to increase access to affordable, high-quality medicines.

Before joining Viatris, Ludovic was Regional Head of Finance of Mylan’s Japan, Australia, and New Zealand businesses, contributing to the company’s growth and sustainability in highly competitive markets. He has extensive financial leadership experience after 20 years in the healthcare sector, holding senior positions at Fournier Pharma, Solvay, and Abbott EPD and Mylan. These roles have provided Ludovic with an extensive knowledge of the branded and generic pharmaceutical markets.

Prior to working in the pharmaceutical industry, Ludovic held financial and operational leadership roles in the food and beverage industry. His career path has provided diversified experiences in controllership, financial planning and analysis, business development and other operational functions.

Ludovic’s career began in Germany, and he has also held roles in France and China, before moving to Australia in 2006. He specialises in business partnering in multicultural environments, in both developed and emerging markets.

A native of France, Ludovic holds a Diploma in International Business from Goethe University in Germany after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in finance and international management from the University of Reims in France.

Sylvain Vigneault: Country Manager- Viatris Australia.

Overseeing the strategic direction of the business, Sylvain is responsible for leading a team of almost 800 employees in Australia and supporting them to supply patients with access to more than 1,000 medicines.

Maria Mollica, Head of Sales - Primary & Speciality Care

Maria Mollica is the Head of Sales for Viatris Australia, with the responsibility for primary and specialty care. Maria leads a team of sales representatives calling on general practitioners, specialists and allied health professionals.

Robert Elliot, Head of Operations

Robert Elliot is the Head of Operations ANZ with responsibility for Viatris’ state of the art manufacturing facility at Carole Park in Queensland, and supporting functions.

Georgina Davies, Head of Commercial Excellence

Georgina Davies is Head of Business Excellence ANZ at Viatris. Georgina works to bring the principles of business excellence to Viatris. She does this by applying a scientific approach to the way we do things to bring value to our customers.

Marion Nash, Head of Supply Chain - ANZ

Marion is the Head of Supply Chain for Australia and New Zealand where she manages the Logistics, Distribution and Product Launch Teams.

Charbel Azzi, Head of Sales - Pharmacy & Institutional

Charbel Azzi is the Head of Sales, Pharmacy and Institutional. Charbel leads the national Key Account teams responsible for driving business development opportunities with key customer groups positioning Viatris as a partner of choice.