Olivier Gay

Arkopharma

Arkopharma is a pharmaceutical company founded in 1980 in Carros, near Nice (France), that specializes in the area of phytotherapy, natural medicine and nutritional supplements. Arkopharma is now the European leader in plant-based medicine and nutritional supplements, with an international presence in more than 60 countries. Arkopharma has a dual aim: • To provide natural medicines both for treatment and prevention • To offer healthcare professionals new options for advice and prescriptions Arkopharma in figures: • 1501 employees • 201.3 million euros of consolidated sales • 1,853 registrations and MAs (marketing authorisations) for medicines • 3% of sales invested in Research and Development • 7 international subsidiaries in the following strategic countries: Spain, Italy(2), Ireland, Holland, Belgium and Switzerland. The Arkopharma Group's values: • KNOW-HOW – Recognising tradition as a forward-looking value • INNOVATION – Researching the best that nature has to offer • QUALITY AND SAFETY – A guarantee of quality • PERFORMANCE - A professional approach which drives success • CUSTOMER SATISFACTION - Building strong links The Arkopharma Group's commitments: Non-discrimination • Diversity Charter (March 2010) • Action plan on equality between the sexes (February 2014) • Company agreement on the French 'contrat de génération'​ (programme offering incentives for the employment of young and older workers) Skills development • Internal mobility • Training • Mentoring Improving working conditions • Action plan on the prevention of difficult working conditions and psychosocial risks (2013)