Emerald Clinical Trials Appoints Michael Stibilj as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Global Growth
Stibilj joins after a year of expansion that included Hongyi Clinical Development Services, giving Emerald Clinical a platform with 1,000+ professionals across 40+ countries.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Emerald Clinical Trials announced the appointment of Michael Stibilj as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company's next phase of global growth.
- Stibilj brings over 30 years of global CRO industry experience, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Novotech and CEO at PPC Group and IQVIA.
- Following a transformative year that included the acquisition of Hongyi Clinical Development Services, Emerald now operates with 1,000 professionals across 40 countries and 70 locations.
- Interim CEO Glenn Kerkhof remains on the Board to advise the company, while Chairman of the Board Sean Carney thanked him for his leadership during the transition.
- Stibilj emphasized that technological advances at the intersection of global reach and Asia-Pacific depth will shape clinical research, with commitment to high-quality delivery and transparency.
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Emerald Clinical Trials Appoints Michael Stibilj as CEO
Emerald Clinical Trials Appoints Michael Stibilj as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Global Growth
SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerald Clinical Trials, a leading global clinical research organization anchored in Asia-Pacific, today announced the appointment of Michael Stibilj as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment marks the beginning of the…
Emerald Clinical Trials Appoints Michael Stibilj as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Global Growth - Business News Week
SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emerald Clinical Trials, a leading global clinical research organization anchored in Asia-Pacific, today announced the appointment of Michael Stibilj as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment marks the beginning of the company’s next phase of growth. Michael brings over 30 years of global CRO industry experience. He joins […] The post Emerald Clinical Trials Appoints Michael Stib…
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