Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc Names George Esgro Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Released on: March 19, 2008, 8:17 am

Press Release Author: Rachel Wells

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Press Release Summary: Specialty pharmaceutical company builds executive team to
drive strategic sales and marketing initiatives

Press Release Body: Cary N.C. - March 19, 2008 - Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc., a
Triangle-based growing pharmaceutical company focused on the development and
commercialization of prescription medications in the respiratory arena, today
announced the recent hire of George Esgro as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

"George has the experience necessary to drive and deliver sustainable growth and
profitability for Cornerstone. He has an exceptional record of success in the
pharmaceutical industry, and we believe that his skills will be an asset to our
growing company," commented Craig Collard, President and CEO of Cornerstone
BioPharma. "As we continue to focus on our investment in drug development and the
enhancement of niche prescription products, George's expertise will prove
invaluable, as we expand our business."

As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Esgro will be in charge of developing and
driving sales and marketing programs. He looks to increase profitability by
maintaining sales force accountability, increasing company communication, and
strengthening metrics to measure company performance.

"Since its inception in 2004, Cornerstone has seen exceptional growth in the drug
development market and has become a key player in the pharmaceutical industry,"
commented Esgro. "I'm pleased to be leading the sales and marketing initiatives of
such a progressive company, and I believe that through our strategic planning, we
can continue Cornerstone's success."

Prior to his new position at Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc., Esgro, held various health
care sales management positions at companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Roche
Laboratories and Amgen Inc. He brings twenty years of experience in the
pharmaceutical industry to Cornerstone. Shortly after graduating from James Madison
University with a degree in Business, Esgro began his career as a pharmaceutical
sales representative. He has continued to move up through various positions in the
industry, and will no doubt use his frontline sales knowledge in his new role as
Cornerstone's Vice President of Sales and Marketing.


# # #
About Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc.:
Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. (www.cornerstonebiopharma.com), located next to North
Carolina's Research Triangle Park, is a growing pharmaceutical company that is
focused on the development and commercialization of prescription medications in the
respiratory arena. At Cornerstone BioPharma, we strive to make good medicines
better every day. We are focused on improving the lives of children and adults that
are suffering from respiratory illnesses. Cornerstone is actively engaged in
strategic licensing of additional prescription products through acquisitions,
strategic partnerships and new product development.

CORNERSTONE BIOPHARMA, INC. is a registered trademark of Cornerstone BioPharma,
Inc., Cary, NC, USA for pharmaceutical products for treatment and relief of
respiratory, allergy, colds and pain conditions.

Web Site: http://www.cornerstonebiopharma.com

Contact Details: Contact:
Rachel Wells
(919) 459-8161
rwells@919marketing.com

  • Printer Friendly Format
  • Back to previous page...
  • Back to home page...
  • Submit your press releases...
  •