Early Life
Antonio Gallardo Ballart was born on March 12, 1936. He joined Almirall at the age of 16 in 1952. He had a solid background in commerce and an international outlook.
Rise to Success
His father, Antonio Gallardo Carrera, founded the pharmaceutical company Almirall in 1943. After the death of his father in 1988, Antonio and his brother Jorge took over the management of Almirall. Antonio held various management positions, including Commercial and Marketing Director. He was responsible for the launch of key products. He was also the President of Grupo Corporativo Landon (Family Office) until 2014 and President of the Family Council until 2016. He served as Vice President and advisor until 2014.
Key Business Strategies
Antonio Gallardo Ballart played a vital role in the modernization and internationalization of Almirall. The company expanded internationally with a new strategy in Dermatology from 2014. The company was listed in Madrid in 2007.
Philanthropy
While specific philanthropy amounts are not readily available in the provided search results, it is known that the Gallardo family has contributed to the creation of the Barcelona Respiratory Network Foundation.