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BioMarin Appoints Cara Bauer as Chief People Officer

PR Newswire•05/10/2026•16:05 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤BioMarin (BMRN) appoints Cara Bauer executive vice president, Chief People Officer
  • ➤Cara Bauer succeeds retiring Amy Wireman, effective Oct. 5, 2026
  • ➤Amy Wireman remains as adviser to support the leadership transition
  • ➤Wireman helped support launches and commercialization of five medicines

Expert Statements

Alexander Hardy, President and Chief Executive Officer of BioMarin

“Cara is an experienced business leader who brings to the role a significant breadth of knowledge in human resources across multiple sectors at companies of varying size,”

Alexander Hardy, President and Chief Executive Officer of BioMarin

“Throughout her career, she has demonstrated the ability to drive large-scale transformation, taking an innovative approach to building high-performing organizations and developing talent. She will provide valuable perspective as we continue to deliver for patients with rare conditions, and I am delighted to welcome her to BioMarin.”

Cara Bauer, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer of BioMarin

“For nearly 30 years, BioMarin has worked to advance breakthrough treatments for people with rare genetic diseases and that shapes how I think about growing teams, developing talent and strengthening organizational capabilities,”

Cara Bauer, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer of BioMarin

“I am excited to join BioMarin and look forward to partnering with the organization to continue building a culture that puts patients at the center of our work and fosters scientific innovation.”

Alexander Hardy, President and Chief Executive Officer of BioMarin

“Amy has been an extraordinary partner to me and to the organization, providing strong leadership and counsel to all of us at BioMarin through key business and cultural milestones,”

Alexander Hardy, President and Chief Executive Officer of BioMarin

“For nearly 14 years, she has helped shape BioMarin's culture and all of us are deeply grateful for her many contributions.”

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Ms. Bauer Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience in Human Resources, Across Biotechnology and Technology Industries

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