Cawthorn

Peter Schönenberger Chairman Rob Cawthorn says a takeover of Actelion could 'prompt many good scientists to leave For a company with more than 1 billion Swiss francs around $1.12 billion in cash and which, Mr. Cawthorn says, "is actively looking for acquisitions and partnerships to expand its drug pipeline," the pressure from the hedge fund has been a painful and expensive drag.

Defending his Actelion Strategy Goran Mijuk 2011

Mr. Cawthorn says these hopes have always been misplaced.

Defending his Actelion Strategy Goran Mijuk 2011

While Elliott recently said that it is hopeful it can push through its boardroom changes, Actelion Chairman Mr. Cawthorn also said the company is confident to prevail at the shareholder meeting next month.

Actelion Wins Support in Fight Against Elliott Goran Mijuk 2011

But despite all the sound and fury, the 75-year-old Mr. Cawthorn, who has been running companies for nearly five decades, says he's convinced he'll soon be able to focus on growth again.

Defending his Actelion Strategy Goran Mijuk 2011

Rob Cawthorn puts his dislike of extravagance down to his Yorkshire upbringing.

Defending his Actelion Strategy Goran Mijuk 2011

Elliott Advisors has nominated six new members, including former Novartis AG executive James Shannon , and wants to oust several directors, among them long-time Chairman Rob Cawthorn .

Actelion Wins Support in Fight Against Elliott Goran Mijuk 2011

If elected, he will take over as chairman once incumbent Robert Cawthorn steps down in 2012.

Actelion Squares Up for a Fight Hester Plumridge 2011

Actelion CEO Rob Cawthorn called Elliott's campaign a time- and money-consuming distraction that has made it harder for the company to engage in partnerships and even to hire people.

Elliott Complicates DuPont's Danisco Bid Flemming Emil Hansen 2011

Chairman Rob Cawthorn and chief executive and founder Jean-Paul Clozel have been criticized for these failures by Elliott Management, which want the two men step down from Actelion's board.

Proposed Actelion Board Calls for Cuts Goran Mijuk 2011

To get a chance to prove this, however, Mr. Cawthorn may have to spend more time and money, as Elliott is unlikely to give up easily.

Defending his Actelion Strategy Goran Mijuk 2011