Said Darwazah is the CEO of Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Darwazah is based in the United Kingdom. Darwazah was born in 1957 and educated at INSEAD and Purdue University.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on significant challenges at Hikma Pharmaceuticals, with multiple reports in February 2026 detailing sharp declines in the company's share price following weaker-than-expected forecasts and withdrawn guidance. Earlier headlines from December 2025 indicated that Darwazah stepped down as chief executive with immediate effect amid profit forecast cuts and factory delays, with a successor subsequently announced in January 2026.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- May 1957
- Education
- INSEAD, Purdue University
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In the News
12 stories- Reuters·
Hikma Pharma's gloomy outlook kicks shares to more than three-year low
- Sharecast.com·
Hikma warns of slower growth, shares plunge
- The Times·
Hikma shares drop 17% on weaker forecasts and scrapped guidance
- investments.halifax.co.uk·
Market news
- drugstorenews.com·
Hikma announces CEO change, board appointment
- Financial Times·
Hikma chief steps down after profit forecast cuts and factory delays
- Proactive financial news·
Hikma falls to three-year low as CEO steps down with immediate effect
- Oncodaily·
Global Health Dialogues with Princess Dina Mired: HE Said Darwazah
- Forbes Middle East·
Said Darwazah
- healthcare-digital.com·
Hikma to acquire Egyptian drug co for $2.2 mln
- Fierce Pharma·
Former Teva generics chief Olafsson steps into CEO seat at growth-challenged Hikma
- European Biotechnology Magazine·
Sigurdur Olafsson appointed CEO of Hikma
Said Darwazah: FAQ
- What company does Said Darwazah lead?
- Said Darwazah is CEO of Hikma Pharmaceuticals.
- Where was Said Darwazah educated?
- Said Darwazah studied at INSEAD, Purdue University.