Dr. Lina Kouatlyand Lunatus Media Sheet

(MENAFN- Itsomedia) Dr. Lina Kouatly has leveraged her over 25 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry to guide the growth of Lunatus Marketing and Consulting FZCO since founding it in 2003.

Lunatus, one of the largest and fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the MENA region, is a market-leading turnkey solutions provider that handles regulatory, marketing, sales, distribution, and supply chain management for international pharmaceutical, and medical device companies.

The organisation has set itself apart by providing world-class representation for international healthcare companies seeking to establish or build their presence across the Middle East and Levant regions. This has resulted in clients enjoying double-digit annual growth through feasibility studies, registration, supply chainmanagement, marketing, sales, and distribution for many internationally renowned organisations, such asBausch Health, Merz Pharmaceuticals, Merz Aesthetics, AlfasigmaSpA, among others. Lunatus also provides unprecedented access through a wide distribution channel that includes up to 85% of pharmacies in the GCC region and wider Middle East as well as 60% of pharmaceutical wholesalers and up to 90% of hospitals, clinics, and major government institutions.

Recently, Lunatus entered a strategic partnership with Marubeni Corporation, a leading Japanese integrated trading and investment business conglomerate, whereby Marubeni acquired a minority stake in the region’s prominent pharmaceutical-related organisation. This further highlights Lunatus’ strong position as a market leader as well as its continued efforts to provide the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with access to high-quality medication and devices in both the public and private sectors.

Prior to establishing Lunatus, Dr.Kouatly gained valuable experience and insight as the CEO of Novartis Consumer Health, where she oversaw 11-fold growth of the world leader in the research and development of pharmaceutical and medical products across the GCC and Levant. She also enriched her knowledge further from access to the latest research, trends, and observations from its headquarters in Switzerland as well as its 360 affiliates in 140 countries.


Dr. Lina Kouatly Key Facts:
• Awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018 by Gulf Capital SME Awards
• Strengthened the presence of industry leader Novartis Consumer Health across the GCC and Levant as CEObefore establishing Lunatus in 2003
• Negotiated the minority stake acquisition of Lunatus by Marubeni Corporation, a leading Japanese integrated trading and investment business conglomerate

Lunatus Key Facts:
• Rated - A Business by Dubai SME Rating
• Ranked among the Top 40 SMEs in the Gulf region
• Specialised turnkey services for organisations who practice:Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Consumer Health, Gynaecology, Gastroenetrology, Ortho and Rheuma, Pediatrics, and Neurology
• Headquartered in Dubai with satellite offices in GCC and a total of more than 180 employees

Dr. Lina Kouatly Key Talking Points:
• Journey as the Female Founder of one of the region’s leading turnkey pharmaceutical organisations with a strong network that benefits international healthcare companies looking to establish or strengthen their presence across the GCC and wider Middle East
• Experience being the CEO of Novartis Consumer Health in the GCC and Levant and growing its presence 11-fold under her leadership

• How to build and guide an organisation to success from day one
• Supporting and enhancing the region’s pharmaceutical industry through establishing key relationships with internationally renowned medical organisations
• Observations about the industry and upcoming trends

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