EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT
Astellas U.S. President Percival Barretto-Ko: Better Access to Healthcare is the Goal Some of the content for this article comes from eyeforpharma, whom we thank for their assistance. Percival Barretto-Ko, Astellas U.S. President, comes from a background as a chemistry and biology teacher at a high school in a small town just outside of Boston. He credits his time spent in the classroom as opening his eyes to the possibilities of science. It also equipped him with the tools needed for leadership.
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“Authentic storytelling is at the heart of teaching,” he says. “As a science teacher, to engage students in the world of STEM, it’s important that you paint a convincing story that excites and motivates them — stories that show the value of science in their lives. This inspires them, crystallizing and painting a vision so that they will gain a better understanding.”
In his role at Astellas, he implements the same philosophy in developing vision and strategy for Astellas employees. He is intent on creating a vivid image of how Astellas will continue to create and deliver value for patients and envision their path forward. “This ensures we have a collective story in mind as a patient-centric organization. Externally, it’s important that
