EMA appoints new Deputy Executive Director and new Head of Veterinary Medicines

By The European Times | Created at 2026-07-30 23:05:21 | Updated at 2026-08-03 07:22:36 3 days ago

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Ivo Claassen joined EMA in 2018. Among many career highlights, Ivo and his team worked with the veterinary medicines network on the successful implementati…

EMA appoints new Deputy Executive Director and new Head of Veterinary Medicines

Ivo Claassen joined EMA in 2018. Among many career highlights, Ivo and his team worked with the veterinary medicines network on the successful implementation of the 2019 Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation. Ivo’s commitment to public and animal health, his outstanding leadership and contribution to the veterinary medicines network leave an indelible mark on the Agency’s work.

As Deputy Executive Director, Melanie Carr will undertake delegated activities in Emer Cooke’s absence. She will add strategic oversight of IT security to her portfolio of responsibilities that already includes crisis and emergency management as well as leading the Stakeholders and Communication Division.

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