Chief Executive Officer (since July 1, 2009). Distinguished career in pharmaceutical, biological and life sciences industries; held senior positions with global companies and institutions, CEO of Mérieux-Pasteur (now Sanofi-Pasteur) and CEO of Chiron Vaccines (now Novartis). Including Board memberships of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative and GAVI. Former President of the Vaccine Fund (B&M Gates Foundation).