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Novo Nordisk Cuts Outlook ; Names New CEO (Update) (NVO:NYSE)
- Novo Nordisk named Maziar Mike Doustdar as its new CEO to address investor concerns about competition in the obesity drug market.
- The company has lowered its 2025 sales growth outlook to 8%-14% from 13%-21%, leading to a steep drop in stock value, with shares down nearly 30% on the announcement.
- Novo's challenges include competition from Eli Lilly's Zepbound, which has surpassed Wegovy prescriptions, contributing to a loss of $70 billion in market value.
- Doustdar acknowledges the urgent need for change, stating that Novo must execute its strategies differently to regain ground in the market.
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