Diplomat Pharmacy names two directors to board

FLINT, Mich. — Diplomat Pharmacy on Tuesday announced the appointment of Shawn Cline Tomasello and Benjamin Wolin to the board of directors effective Oct. 06, 2015. T

 

"Shawn Cline Tomasello and Benjamin Wolin are important additions to Diplomat's board of directors," said Phil Hagerman, chairman and CEO of Diplomat. "Shawn brings significant expertise in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, and her critical insight will be valuable as we evaluate opportunities for Diplomat. Benjamin's experience as the principal executive officer and a director of a company that recently completed an initial public offering provides him with unique insights into the dynamics and governance of a growing company."

 

Tomasello has experience and expertise in drug commercialization, business development, mergers and acquisitions and compliance from her employment. Tomasello most recently served as the chief commercial officer of Pharmacyclics, a pharmaceutical manufacturer recently acquired by AbbVie. From April 2005 to August 2014, Tomasello was employed at Celgene Corporation, initially as the VP sales and training and most recently as president of the Americas, hematology and oncology, where she was responsible for all aspects of the commercial organization encompassing multiple brands spanning 11 indications. Prior to joining Celgene Corporation, Tomasello was with Genentech, from 1989 through 2005. Her last position at Genentech was national director of hematology franchise from early 2003 to April 2005.

 

Wolin has expertise in technology, public company board governance, entrepreneurial and financial initiatives. Wolin is the co-founder, CEO and a member of the board of directors of Everyday Health, a provider of digital health and wellness solutions, since January 2002. From September 1999 until December 2001, Wolin served as VP production and technology for Beliefnet, an online provider of religious and spiritual information. Previously, Wolin served as web producer for Tribune Interactive, a multimedia corporation, and held several consulting positions with interactive companies.