Akorn, Inc.
Executive Summary
John Williford named chairman of the board of the Abita Springs, La.-based ophthalmic drug maker. Also chairman of Advanced Polymer Systems, Williford has pharmaceutical and consumer product experience with CooperVision, Cooper Labs, Revlon and Rich-Vicks. He also serves on the board of Chiron. Williford replaces John Kapoor, who is stepping down "due to other business commitments" but will remain as a member of the board.