Vertex appoints 2 executives

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today the appointments of Kurt Graves as executive vice president and Amit Sachdev as senior vice president.

The Cambridge company is expected to be soon introducing its first big drug, a treatment for hepatitis C.

Graves, who will also hold the title of chief commercial officer, will lead Vertex's strategic development and commercial functions as well as the business development group, the company said.

Sachdev will lead Vertex's public policy and government affairs activities; he will be based in Washington, D.C., where he will establish and manage the company's government affairs office, Vertex said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)