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Award Winner (Michael Korczynski Award) 2024: Richard Denk

Richard Denk

SKAN AG

When I was informed about the nomination for the award, I couldn't believe it. My first thought was what an incredible honor and then I had to reflect on why this happened to me! Of course, I have received other awards, but never a personalized award such as the “PDA Michael Korczynski Award” recognizing international engagement. The fact that the award is for international commitment is particularly valuable to me, as I see myself as an international voice in the production of sterile pharmaceuticals. It is also important to me personally that medicines are manufactured safely, globally. These are important for my family, friends and the community of the world in which we live.
Every day I get up excited about what comes next including the new daily challenges as well as the long-term prospects. I am a student of lifelong learning and have been in the industry for more than 30 years, and all the knowledge I’ve gained I give back to my company as well as the global community.

About Richard Denk

Richard Denk currently works at SKAN AG, headquartered in Allschwil/Switzerland as a Senior Consultant Aseptic Processing & Containment.

Richard has spent more than 30 years within production of aseptic processing and highly active / highly hazardous substances and has developed the containment pyramid. He is President Elect of the PDA D/ACH Chapter (Germany/Austria/Switzerland), Member of the PDA Advisory Board for ATMPs, PDA Journal Board Member, and co-chair of several PDA Conferences. He has also been a Program Committee Member of the PDA Annex 1 workshops, and as speaker and table facilitator globally. He is the author of several PDA Publications.