AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 10, 2025--
Avanzanite Bioscience B.V. proudly announces the appointment of Sotiris Botozis as General Manager Southern Europe. As the fourth executive leadership hire of 2025, this move further strengthens Avanzanite’s “Champions League”, highlighting the Company’s commitment to assembling a world-class team.
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For the past three years, Sotiris has made Greece Avanzanite’s second-largest market. In his new full-time role as General Manager of Southern Europe, he will supervise operations in several markets, including Greece, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Cyprus, and Malta. He will also lead the Company’s strategic entry into Spain.
“Sotiris has been a driving force behind our success in Greece, and this promotion reflects both his outstanding leadership and Avanzanite’s broader expansion across Europe,” said Adam Plich, Founder and CEO of Avanzanite. “His expertise and unwavering commitment to ensuring that no patient is left behind make him the ideal person to drive our continued growth in these important markets. We’re just getting started on this exciting journey.”
Before joining Avanzanite, Mr. Botozis built an impressive career in the bioscience industry, particularly at Astellas and Amgen, where he launched over 10 specialty and orphan medicines and led teams that generated more than €120 million in annual revenue. A pharmacist by training, he is also the founder of Anelixis Pharmaceuticals in Greece, further showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic vision.
“It is an honor to step into this expanded role at such a pivotal time in Avanzanite’s journey,” said Sotiris Botozis. “We’re at the forefront of a revolution in rare disease treatment. I’m excited to build on our success, delivering life-changing orphan medicines to patients across 11 countries in the region.”
Sotiris will operate from Avanzanite’s newly established corporate location in Zug, Switzerland. In addition to his new role, he will serve as Site Manager, further strengthening his leadership role as the Company expands its presence in key European markets.
This appointment is a crucial part of Avanzanite’s newly structured organization, specifically designed to scale operations and address the rapidly growing demand from emerging biotech companies for effective commercialization and distribution partnerships of orphan medicines across Europe’s diverse markets. Through this transformation, Avanzanite is set to unlock the full potential of these medicines, extending their reach to Europe.
Avanzanite is continuing its strong financial performance, with revenues more than tripling in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This surge in revenue marks an important milestone in the Company's rapid expansion, highlighting the successful execution of its innovative go-to-market strategy. As Avanzanite broadens its portfolio and hones its unique approach to market entry, it is already seeing success in 14 countries, generating revenue in eight. By the end of 2025, Avanzanite plans to scale up to all 32 European countries, further solidifying its position as a leader in the orphan medicines sector.
About Avanzanite Bioscience
Avanzanite Bioscience is redefining how orphan medicines are marketed across Europe. We are committed to ensuring that every patient battling a rare disease has access to the treatment they deserve in every corner of Europe, no matter the challenge, with the firm belief that no patient should ever be left behind. By partnering with emerging biotech companies, we enable and accelerate the commercialization and distribution of their orphan medicines across all European markets. With our deep expertise in market access, like masters of chess, we decode and navigate the complexities of European commercialization, making precise moves to unlock the potential of and drive the success of our partners’ medicines.
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we see limitless potential in the world. Imagine if that energy were unlocked – how lives could be transformed, challenges overcome, and the future reshaped for those who need it most. Our journey begins with unlocking that potential in the field of rare diseases in Europe.
For more information, visit www.avanzanite.com.
Sotiris Botozis, General Manager Southern Europe
The Golden Globes bill themselves as Hollywood’s booziest bash. This year, is anyone ready to party?
Political tension and industrywide uncertainty are the prevailing moods heading into Sunday night's 83rd Golden Globes. Hollywood is coming off a disappointing box-office year and now anxiously awaits the fate of one of its most storied studios, Warner Bros.
A celebratory mood might be even more elusive given that the wide majority of the performers and filmmakers congregating at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, oppose the policies of President Donald Trump. Likely to be on the minds of many attendees: the recent U.S. involvement in Venezuela and the fatal shooting of 37-year-old mother Renee Good in Minneapolis by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
But through their ups and downs, the Globes have always tried to put pomp over politics. Host Nikki Glaser has vowed as much.
“You’d be surprised that half the room had no clue why I was saying ‘Venezuela,’” Glaser told The Associated Press earlier in the week, referring to her comedy-club warm-ups. “People aren’t getting the news like we all are.”
Glaser, a comic known for her roast appearances, has promised to go after A-listers in her second time hosting.
“We’re going to hit Leo,” Glaser said. “The icebergs are coming.”
Here’s what to look for at this year’s Globes:
The Golden Globes kick off at 8 p.m. EST on CBS while streaming live for Paramount+ premium subscribers. E!’s red carpet coverage begins at 6 p.m. EST.
The Associated Press will be have a livestream show beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern with a mix of stars' arrivals, fashion shots and celebrity interviews. It will be available on YouTube and APNews.
The overwhelming Oscar favorite “One Battle After Another” comes in with a leading nine nominations. It’s competing in the Globes’ musical or comedy category, which means the drama side might be more competitive. There, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” and Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” are all in the mix.
But thus far, “One Battle After Another” has cleaned up just about everywhere. Much of Paul Thomas Anderson’s cast is nominated, including DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti and Benicio Del Toro.
If it and “Sinners” take home the two biggest prizes, it will be a banner night for Warner Bros. even as its future hangs in the balance. The studio has agreed to be acquired by Netflix is a deal worth $82.7 billion. Movie theaters have warned such a result would be “a direct and irreversible negative impact on movie theaters around the world.”
The merger awaits regulatory approval, while Paramount Skydance is still trying to convince Warner shareholders to accept its rival offer.
After an audacious promotional tour for “Marty Supreme,” Timothée Chalamet is poised to win his first Globe in five nominations. In best actor, comedy or musical, he’ll have to beat DiCaprio, a three-time Globe winner, and Ethan Hawke (“Blue Moon”).
In best actress, comedy or musical, Rose Byrne is the favorite for her performance in the not especially funny A24 indie “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” One prominent nominee in the category, Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked: For Good”), won’t be attending due to her schedule in the West End production “Dracula.”
Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”) is the clear front-runner in best actress, drama. In the star-studded best actor, drama, category, the Brazilian actor Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”) may win over Michael B. Jordan (“Sinners”) and Joel Edgerton (“Train Dreams”).
In the supporting categories, Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård come in the favorites.
The Globes, formerly presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, have no overlap or direct correlation with the Academy Awards. After being sold in 2023 to Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions, a part of Penske Media, the Globes are voted on by around 400 people. The Oscars are voted on by more than 10,500 professionals.
But in the fluctuating undulations of awards season, a good speech at the Globes can really boost an Oscar campaign. Last year, that seemed to be the case for Demi Moore, who won for “The Substance” and gave the night's most emotional speech. Mikey Madison (“Anora”), however, scored the upset win at the Oscars.
A few potentially good moments this year went instead in a Golden Eve ceremony earlier this week. There, the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett honorees, Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker, accepted their awards.
One to watch, if he wins, will be the Iranian director Jafar Panahi. His revenge drama “It Was Just an Accident” is up for four awards. Panahi has spent most of his career making films clandestinely, without approval of authorities, and was until recently banned from leaving the country. Last month, he was sentenced to a year in prison, which would be only his latest stint behind bars if Panahi returns home to serve it. This week, protests over Iran’s ailing economy have spread throughout the country in a new test to Iran's leaders.
For the first time, the Globes are trotting out a new podcast category. The nominees are: “Armchair Expert,” “Call Her Daddy,” “Good Hang With Amy Poehler,” “The Mel Robbins Podcast,” “SmartLess” and “Up First.”
In TV, HBO Max’s “The White Lotus” — another potential big winner for Warner Bros. — leads with six nominations. Netflix’s “Adolescence” comes in with five nods.
But the most closely watched nominee might be “The Studio.” The first season of Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire memorably included an episode devoted to drama around a night at the Globes. (Sample line: “I remember when the red carpet of the Golden Globes actually stood for something.”) “The Studio” is up for three awards, giving three chances for life to imitate art.
For more coverage of this year’s Golden Globe Awards, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/golden-globe-awards
Timothee Chalamet arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Amy Poehler, left, and Joel Lovell arrive at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Owen Cooper arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Teyana Taylor arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Teyana Taylor arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Stellan Skarsgård, left, and Megan Everett-Skarsgard arrive at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Colman Domingo arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Selena Gomez arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Nikki Glaser arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Maura Higgins, from ledt, Gayle King, and Mona Kosar Abdi arrive at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Derek Hough arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Tessa Thompson arrives at the Golden Globes Golden Eve on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Nikki Glaser rolls out the red carpet during the 83rd Golden Globes press preview on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
