Christian Velmer has been appointed president and managing director of Wyeth Canada, effective November 17, 2008. Mr. Velmer replaces Arnout Ploos Van Amstel, who has taken a position as senior vice president and general manager, Institutional Business Unit for Wyeth.     “Mr. Velmer brings to his new position an extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical company management. I’m pleased to welcome him aboard and I look forward to the continued progress of the Canadian business under hi...