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TopTOKYO, JAPAN - May 21, 2019 - Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543) today announced that it has appointed an associate of Terumo Europe NV as the newest "Terumo Fellow". Terumo instituted the Terumo Fellow program to recognize associates who have made outstanding contributions leading to innovation in healthcare, and in the technology, research, clinical, and regulatory affairs, of Terumo Group. Terumo created the program in 2016 and this is the sixth individual appointed.
Terumo will recognize Fien Aerts, Vice President Regulatory, Complaint and Vigilance of Terumo EMEA as the newest Terumo Fellow. She joined Terumo in 1983, and is well acknowledged for establishing the foundation of Terumo's quality management system and regulatory affairs. Ms. Aerts has been the leading figure for Terumo's first drug-eluting stent to acquire a CE mark, and her great leadership continues to take impact globally. Her unchanging pursuit for top quality, and her expertise in healthcare regulation has contributed to the registration of numerous products Terumo provides today.
Terumo holds "Quality - committed to excellence" as one of the Core Values, which are shared by and connect Terumo associates worldwide. To ensure safety and reliability, we will continue to contribute to healthcare, by encouraging technology, research, clinical and regulatory affairs advancement.
About Terumo
Terumo (TSE: 4543) is a global medical innovation company. Guided by an unwavering commitment to patients, and driven by the passion of our associates, we strive to fulfill our Group Mission of “Contributing to Society through Healthcare.” Founded in Tokyo in 1921, we provide a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of therapeutic procedures, hospital operations, and life sciences in more than 160 countries and regions.