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Christopher C. Bergen, MBA
Christopher C. Bergen, MBA

Christopher C. Bergen, MBA

Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

As Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Bergen leads Kendle's strategic technology and infrastructure enhancement initiatives to drive down overhead and deliver increased innovation, productivity and organizational efficiency, strengthening the Company's ability to deliver strategic outsourcing solutions for its global biopharmaceutical customers.

Mr. Bergen is a co-founder and Director of Kendle and served as President and Chief Operating Officer from the Company's founding in June 1981 until April 2008 and as Chief Operating Officer from April 2008 until July 2009. He has more than 30 years of experience in the clinical research industry, with demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions to enhance clinical trial delivery and organizational efficiency.

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Mr. Bergen provides executive leadership for Kendle's ERP initiative, the largest initiative in the Company's history, which will yield significant benefits for the organization and its customers, including streamlined global processes, enhanced organizational efficiency and real-time access to clinical trial data to facilitate efficient project management.

Prior to Kendle, Mr. Bergen served in various capacities at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, ending his tenure as Associate Vice President. He earned a Master's of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Princeton University and has completed the Harvard Business School Owner/President Management Program.