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Martin Mercer was appointed Executive Vice President, Latin America Operations for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International in November 2003. Mr. Mercer's broad management background includes market development, competitive positioning and new product launches for pharmaceutical companies in Latin America. Prior to joining Valeant, Mr. Mercer was Managing Director for GlaxoWellcome, Venezuela where he led the company to a 28 percent per annum growth; more recently as Vice President for GlaxoSmithKline North Andes Zone in Colombia and Venezuela he expanded the company presence in both countries.
Mr. Mercer had been with GlaxoSmithKline for over twenty years, holding positions of increasing responsibility in marketing, sales, managing director and Regional Vice President.
Mr. Mercer was born and educated in Buenos Aires and is based in Mexico City, headquarters of Valeant's Latin American Operations. | 