Anna Franzén
Anna Franzén
Clinical & Regulatory Business Development Officer
Anna Franzén holds an MSc in Pharmaceutical Biosciences and a PhD in Toxicology from Uppsala University. With over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environments, Anna has developed a deep expertise in safety assessment, clinical research and regulatory strategies.
Clinical & Regulatory Business Development Officer
Anna Franzén holds an MSc in Pharmaceutical Biosciences and a PhD in Toxicology from Uppsala University. With over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environments, Anna has developed a deep expertise in safety assessment, clinical research and regulatory strategies.
About Anna
Anna began her career as a Discovery Toxicologist at AstraZeneca and has held various key roles at the Medical Products Agency, including Preclinical Assessor and Innovation Office Coordinator. From 2016 to 2021, she worked as a Business Advisor at Uppsala University Innovation, where she supported academic and industry collaborations.
Anna joined Emplicure in 2021, initially as Senior Manager, and now oversees the regulatory strategy and business development for the company's pharmaceutical and consumer products.
Anna is passionate about learning and thrives in dynamic work environments where she can constantly broaden her skills. Her professional focus for 2024 is on securing regulatory approvals for Emplicure’s products in the USA and ensuring the company is positioned for long-term success.
About Anna
Anna began her career as a Discovery Toxicologist at AstraZeneca and has held various key roles at the Medical Products Agency, including Preclinical Assessor and Innovation Office Coordinator. From 2016 to 2021, she worked as a Business Advisor at Uppsala University Innovation, where she supported academic and industry collaborations.
Anna joined Emplicure in 2021, initially as Senior Manager, and now oversees the regulatory strategy and business development for the company's pharmaceutical and consumer products.
Anna is passionate about learning and thrives in dynamic work environments where she can constantly broaden her skills. Her professional focus for 2024 is on securing regulatory approvals for Emplicure’s products in the USA and ensuring the company is positioned for long-term success.
Meet our people
Meet our people
Founded by a world leader in bioceramics, our management team and board combines experience from across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nicotine pouch and FMCG industries.
Founded by a world leader in bioceramics, our management team and board combines experience from across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nicotine pouch and FMCG industries.
Led by an experienced management team
Led by an experienced management team
Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.
Mattias Josander
Chief Executive Officer
A seasoned leader, Mattias Josander has over 25 years’ experience in FMCG, including roles at Red Bull and Swedish Match.
Emmanuel Delia
Chief Financial Officer
Specialising in rapid scaling, Emmanuel Delia has a proven record of driving growth for small businesses and startups.
Anna Franzén
Clinical & Regulatory Business Development Officer
With a Toxicology PhD, Anna Franzén has over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environments.
Jesper Lööf
Chief Technology Officer
Jesper Lööf has over two decades’ experience in bioceramic innovation and globally successful product development.
Steve Brown
Chief Marketing Officer
An experienced marketing leader, Steve Brown brings exceptional leadership success from Absolut Vodka and Swedish Match.
Tomas Hammargren
Senior Advisor
Tomas Hammargren has over 40 years’ business experience, specialising in the pharmaceutical and nicotine industries.
Darren Griffin
Chief Commercial Officer
Darren Griffin has held commercial leadership roles at companies such as Swedish Match, Phillip Morris and General Mills.
Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.
Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.
Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.
Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.
Mattias Josander
Chief Executive Officer
A seasoned leader, Mattias Josander has over 25 years’ experience in FMCG, including roles at Red Bull and Swedish Match.
Emmanuel Delia
Chief Financial Officer
Specialising in rapid scaling, Emmanuel Delia has a proven record of driving growth for small businesses and startups.
Anna Franzén
Clinical & Regulatory Business Development Officer
With a Toxicology PhD, Anna Franzén has over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environments.
Jesper Lööf
Chief Technology Officer
Jesper Lööf has over two decades’ experience in bioceramic innovation and globally successful product development.
Steve Brown
Chief Marketing Officer
An experienced marketing leader, Steve Brown brings exceptional leadership success from Absolut Vodka and Swedish Match.
Tomas Hammargren
Senior Advisor
Tomas Hammargren has over 40 years’ business experience, specialising in the pharmaceutical and nicotine industries.
Darren Griffin
Chief Commercial Officer
Darren Griffin has held commercial leadership roles at companies such as Swedish Match, Phillip Morris and General Mills.
Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.
Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.
Steering the vision: Our board of directors
Steering the vision: Our board of directors
Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.
Anders Peteri
Board member
Former VP of Sales at Swedish Match, Anders Peteri brings unparalleled expertise in the global nicotine pouch industry.
Johan Wieslander
Board member
Johan Wieslander has over two decades of experience in management consulting, venture capital and executive leadership.
Lars Olof Löfman
Board member
Former VP of R&D at Swedish Match, Lars Olof Löfman is an authority in pouch innovation and strategic development.
Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.
Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.
Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.
Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.
Anders Peteri
Board member
Former VP of Sales at Swedish Match, Anders Peteri brings unparalleled expertise in the global nicotine pouch industry.
Johan Wieslander
Board member
Johan Wieslander has over two decades of experience in management consulting, venture capital and executive leadership.
Lars Olof Löfman
Board member
Former VP of R&D at Swedish Match, Lars Olof Löfman is an authority in pouch innovation and strategic development.
Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.
Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.
