Leadership Team

Meet our team at the top

Accucaps’ senior management team is comprised of individuals recognized as some of the best in the industry. Together, they combine their reputable experience to guide the company in its vision to provide encapsulation excellence.

	Bruno Biscaro President Bruno assumed his role as President of Accucaps Industries Limited in August 2007. Previously, he held the position of Chief Operating Officer since April 2003. Prior to Accucaps, Bruno was a member of the GlaxoSmithKline North American Supply Executive Team as a Regional Director with responsibility for the implementation of the Global Supply Network project. Bruno joined Glaxo in 1991. During the following years, he held a series of roles with increasing responsibility in leading commercial, product development, manufacturing and supply operations at a site/country level as well as directing strategic improvements for the global organization at a corporate level. Bruno has an Industrial Engineering Bachelors Degree from Ryerson University and a Masters Degree from the University of Cambridge.

	Eric Andrus Vice President of Operations Eric joined Accucaps in January of 2008. He has 12 years of management and leadership experience focused on delivering results around the behaviours, processes and systems of organizations across over 20 industries. Prior to joining Accucaps, Eric was a Director with Carpédia International Ltd., a management consulting firm in both operations and organizational development. He has experience in several continuous improvement methodologies and has executed initiatives to positively affect both top and bottom line improvements through alignment of corporate objectives across all levels of an organization.

	Marie Campagna, MBA, FCMA Vice President of Finance Marie joined Accucaps Industries Limited in January 2008 and is responsible for financial systems, controls and management. She is an FCMA (Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants of Canada), an honorary designation that recognizes contributions to the field of Management Accounting, contributions to the CMA organization and contributions to the community. Prior to joining Accucaps, Marie held progressive financial leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. In addition, she has served on several volunteer and private company boards and board committees over the past 12 years.

	Peter R. Draper, M.Sc. C.Chem. MRSC Vice President of Product Innovation Peter joined Accucaps in May 2005. His background of 30 years provides in-depth experience of the development, manufacture and control of healthcare products with particular experience in pharmaceutical and nutritional soft gelatin capsules, contract manufacturing, and product and services marketing.

	Sylvain Desjeans Vice President of Sales and Marketing Sylvain joined Accucaps in December of 2008. With over 25 years of broad-spectrum experience, in sales, marketing, R&D and medical affairs, Sylvain brings a wealth of knowledge and strategy in operating in today's demanding market. Prior to joining Accucaps, Sylvain was at DecisionLine, Biovail, Searle and Zeneca, in positions of increasing responsibility, both in the US and Canada. His many years in big and small pharma have honed his skills in creating and providing value-added solutions to clients and patients. Sylvain has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Ottawa.

	Vince Quiquero, PhD Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs Vince was promoted to the role of Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs in June 2007. Leading Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, and Analytical Services, Vince is responsible for establishing and maintaining quality management systems that meet all of our customers' needs and result in sustained compliance with global regulatory agency requirements. Vince joined Accucaps as the Senior Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs in April 2006. Prior to Accucaps, he held a number of roles of increasing responsibility with GlaxoSmithKline (1993-2001) and Eli Lilly (2001-2006). Vince has experience in pharmaceutical research; analytical method development; product development; project/program management in new business development and manufacturing and supply; preparation of regulatory documents; implementation of pharmaceutical quality management systems; and enhancing operational and GMP compliance. Vince has a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry from the University of Western Ontario. The focus of his PhD work was the development of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.