Waverley Pharma Inc. announced the appointment, by the board of directors, of Mr. Larry Thiessen as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2020. Mr. Thiessen has extensive pharmaceutical experience having worked for Bausch Health Companies Inc., for the past 28 years, working his way up from manager to site director of the manufacturing operation in Steinbach, Manitoba. He led a team of roughly 400 employees and provided overall leadership and strategic direction at the operation.