As if it was yesterday, I remember presenting with Barri at a university event. Barri had already some difficulties in talking but that didn’t stop or worry her at all. She marshalled across the stage and gave a full of insights lecture about the pharmaceutical industry business, its inner works and complexities. In true Barri style she didn’t shy away from facing the industry’s ethical dilemmas too. Students in the packed auditorium were mesmerised by Barri’s deep expertise, agile and profound intellect. By her passion for the subject. Her honesty and frankness. She even cracked a few jokes and got the audience even more involved. I sat there listening and I felt so small as I stood in front of such a giant, at so much knowledge and eminence as well as human strength. I remember calling my wife to explain how proud I was to have sat there by Barri while she delivered her speach. I will miss you dear Barri, the drinks we had together, the projects, the proposal work, even the disagreements: I’ll miss them all. I hope and pray you are resting in peace now and that your loved ones will find some comfort in knowing you had so many people around you that admired you and will always be honoured to count you as Partner.
As if it was yesterday, I remember presenting with Barri at a university event. Barri had already some difficulties in talking but that didn’t stop or worry her at all. She marshalled across the stage and gave a full of insights lecture about the pharmaceutical industry business, its inner works and complexities. In true Barri style she didn’t shy away from facing the industry’s ethical dilemmas too. Students in the packed auditorium were mesmerised by Barri’s deep expertise, agile and profound intellect. By her passion for the subject. Her honesty and frankness. She even cracked a few jokes and got the audience even more involved. I sat there listening and I felt so small as I stood in front of such a giant, at so much knowledge and eminence as well as human strength. I remember calling my wife to explain how proud I was to have sat there by Barri while she delivered her speach. I will miss you dear Barri, the drinks we had together, the projects, the proposal work, even the disagreements: I’ll miss them all. I hope and pray you are resting in peace now and that your loved ones will find some comfort in knowing you had so many people around you that admired you and will always be honoured to count you as Partner.
