Regional Leadership Team
Menarini Asia-Pacific is led by some of the most experienced minds in the healthcare and pharmaceutical
industry. Bringing over 160 years of combined experience from markets around Asia-Pacific, these top leaders are
focused on extending quality healthcare solutions to all who need it.
Maurizio Luongo
Chief Executive Officer
In his role as Chief Executive Officer, Maurizio ensures the smooth operations of Menarini in the
region. A veteran marketing professional, he was previously appointed as Corporate Consumer Health
Business Unit Director of Menarini Consumer Health, where he drove the distribution expansion of the
portfolio. Prior to joining Menarini, Maurizio worked in various industries with companies including
Angelini, Tigi Italia Healthcare, L’Oreal and Saritel SpA.
Christopher Tay
Chief Administrative Officer
Having accumulated comprehensive professional and management expertise in multiple industries,
Christopher oversees the Human Resources, Legal and Intellectual Property, Corporate Branding and
Communications, Information Technology and Facilities Management functions in his role as the Chief
Administrative Officer. He is also the group’s Company Secretary.
Ho Long Shiuan
Regional Chief Financial Officer
As the Regional Chief Financial Officer, Long leads and directs the full suite of finance services to
drive business results across the region, including accounting, tax, treasury, risk management,
budgeting and management reporting. He also serves on the boards of A. Menarini Asia-Pacific
Holdings and various Menarini affiliates and has deep expertise honed from helming financial roles
in the FMCG, capital markets and healthcare industries.
Glen Godresse
Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Commercial Excellence
As Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Commercial Excellence, Glen leads Menarini
Asia-Pacific’s integrated commercial model covering the Regional Franchise for ethical and
consumer healthcare brands as well as Commercial Excellence covering business intelligence, market
access, marketing excellence and digital excellence to advance Menarini’s unique value
proposition to meet the evolving healthcare needs. Glen has more than 25 years of experience in the
pharmaceutical industry with several major multinational companies where he has established a proven
track record of success in senior marketing, strategic planning and commercial roles across the
region. Since 2015, Glen has held numerous leadership roles including as General Manager Australia
and New Zealand and Regional Vice-President of Medical Marketing.
Brett Hayes
Regional Vice President
Armed with deep expertise in leadership positions across General Managment, Commercialisation and
the functional roles of Medical, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Brett
currently heads the strategic Specialty Care Portfolio that covers Oncology,
Anti-Infectives and products for rare diseases. Brett is also a member of the Global Biomarkers
leadership, and oversees the Biomarkers pre-launch and commercialization phases in the Asia-Pacific
Region. Since 2007, Brett has held numerous senior roles within Menarini Asia-Pacific covering
diverse markets including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand.
Mark Brown
Regional Vice President
Mark is a veteran of the pharmaceutical industry, both globally and in Asia. Armed with a deep
knowledge of the APAC markets, he leads Menarini’s business in Australia & New Zealand,
India, Indonesia and Korea. Mark was the General Manager of A. Menarini Korea and Managing Director
of A. Menarini Thailand/Vietnam prior to his move to Singapore.
Thomas Birsinger
Regional Vice President and General Manager of Menarini Thailand
Leveraging an extensive track record in managing diverse markets, sales and marketing as well as
business development, Tom helms Menarini’s operations in Thailand, while overseeing the
Company’s portfolio in Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia. He first joined Menarini in 2010 as GM
Vietnam, prior to which, he amassed vast experience across Asia at various pharmaceutical giants
including Zuellig Pharma and Boehringer Ingelheim.
Valerie Lau
Regional Vice President - Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Cross-Border
E-Commerce
Valerie is presently Regional Vice-President for the country cluster comprising Philippines, Malaysia
and Singapore. In addition, she also helms the rapidly growing Cross Border E-Commerce business
within Menarini Asia-Pacific. Until her current appointments, she was the Regional VP of Consumer
Healthcare since joining Menarini in 2016 and came to Menarini with extensive experience in Sales,
Marketing and General Management in blue-chip MNCs across both the consumer goods and healthcare
industries.