Jerzy Gruhn Appointed President of Novo Nordisk North America

Jerzy Gruhn has been appointed president of the US affiliate of Novo Nordisk Inc., (Princeton, NJ, www.novonordisk.com), and senior vice president of Novo Nordisk North America. Gruhn replaces Martin Soeters, who will become senior vice president of the European region. Gruhn is currently vice president of the Eastern Europe region. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2008.