SIGMA Healthcare this morning announced the appointment of Hugo Ortiz as the new Head of Discount Drug Stores, following an "intensive executive search".
Ortiz was formerly GM and Chief Operating Officer of Pharmacy Platform, which includes the Chemist Discount Centre and Advantage Pharmacy brands, and takes over the DDS role from Patrick Stoll who is pursuing other opportunities after 12 years with the brand.
Ortiz commences his new position on 16 Jan, saying he's excited about the "commitment and direction set by Sigma's CEO and the leadership team to fully back the brand".
"We want to take DDS back to its roots, where it will play a more significant role in the discount pharmacy segment, while still having a strong backbone in providing healthcare solutions for its customers."
DDS now comprises about 120 Australian stores, with ambitious plans to accelerate growth.
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