GC International AG, based in Lucerne, Switzerland, has officially appointed Dr. Kiyotaka Nakao as President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Nakao’s new role follows from the recent retirement of Mr. Makoto Nakao, who served in GC’s top leadership for 42 years.
Going forward, Mr. Makoto Nakao will remain in his position as Chairman of the board of GC International AG. In addition, he will dedicate the majority of his time to the newly-established Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health, which was funded by his generous donation of privately-owned GC shares. The Foundation promotes academic research and clinical studies on topics that affect oral health on a global scale.
