Germany-based CRO Accovion has expanded its European presence. The company, already active in more than 20 countries, has established a subsidiary in Milan, Italy, naming Verónica de Lázaro country director.

A new subsidiary in Lyon, France, is slated to open in early fall.

Accovion COO Ivana Waller said the company also will focus future growth in Eastern Europe, and has named Dr. Łukasz Sobiak regional director of clinical operations for Eastern and South-Eastern Europe as well as country eirector of Accovion Poland. His responsibilities will include further development of Accovion's capabilities in Eastern Europe, including Ukraine and the Baltic region.