Francesc Catalan

Chief information officer, Almirall

Business oriented global IT Executive, Francesc Catalan brings over 20 years of International Information Technology leadership experience in multinational organizations, mainly in the Health Care, Pharmaceuticals and Medical device industry. Throughout the years in Senior IT / CIO positions, Francesc Catalan aligned IT with Business Strategy, he applied strategic thinking to translate business goals into IT plans, he drove transformational programs and reach operational improvements, strongly focused on growth, ROI and profitability. Almirall is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on skin health. Founded in 1943 and with headquarters in Barcelona (Spain), our Noble Purpose is at the core of our work: “Transform the patients’ world by helping them realize their hopes and dreams for a healthy life”. Through pharmaceutical innovation, investment in R&D and strong commitment to global healthcare partnerships, we develop and commercialize solutions with specific focus on dermatological diseases such as psoriasis, actinic keratosis, atopic dermatitis or acne. We care and listen to our patients’ needs. We find solutions for them.