Akorn, Inc. announced that Duane A. Portwood, 49, will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 30, 2015. Mr. Portwood joins the company from The Home Depot, Inc., where he served as Vice President & Corporate Controller since 2006. Interim Chief Financial Officer Randall Pollard will continue to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller after Mr. Portwood's appointment.