Hansa Biopharma names Fredrik Röök as VP business development

10 June 2026

Swedish rare diseases company Hansa Biopharma (STO: HNSA) today announced that Fredrik Röök has been appointed as vice president business development effective August 17. Mr Röök will report to chief executive Renée Aguiar-Lucander.

Mr Röök brings more than 20 years of experience in business development, licensing, and strategic transactions across the global life science industry. He joins Hansa from AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN), where he served as senior director, global business development, leading complex partnering activities including M&A, in- and out-licensing, divestments, and strategic collaborations. He has a strong track record of executing transactions across all stages, from early innovation to commercial assets, across pharma, biotech, and venture-backed environments.

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