Astellas Pharma Inc., of Tokyo, appointed John DeMay president, Astellas US Technologies Inc. (AUST). DeMay will be responsible for promoting collaboration and cooperation across pharmaceutical technology division functions in the Americas. He will also serve as the site manager for AUST based in Northbrook Ill., and will represent AUST in various Americas management activities. DeMay will also continue to serve as head of project and product management group within Astellas' pharmaceutical technology.