Paul Hudson (businessman)

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Paul Hudson
Born(1967-10-14)October 14, 1967[1]
NationalityBritish
EducationManchester Metropolitan University
TitleCEO, Sanofi
PredecessorOlivier Brandicourt
Children3

Paul Hudson (born 14 October 1967[2]) is a British businessman, and the chief executive (CEO) of Sanofi, the world's fifth largest pharmaceutical company by prescription drug sales.[3]

Early life[]

Hudson earned a degree in economics from Manchester Metropolitan University, and a diploma in marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.[1]

Career[]

Hudson has been CEO of Sanofi since September 2019.[4][5][6]

Hudson was previously CEO of Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and before that AstraZeneca, rising to President, AstraZeneca United States and Executive Vice President, North America.[6]

Recognition[]

Hudson was awarded an honorary doctorate by Manchester Metropolitan University in 2018.[1]

Personal life[]

Hudson has three children and is an "ardent Manchester United football fan".[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Paul Hudson - Sanofi". www.sanofi.com.
  2. ^ "Paul Hudson - Sanofi". www.sanofi.com. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  3. ^ Willsher, Kim (26 January 2021). "French self-esteem hit after Pasteur Institute abandons Covid vaccine" – via www.theguardian.com.
  4. ^ "Sanofi CEO sees Big Pharma collaborating more even after a COVID vaccine is approved". Fortune.
  5. ^ "Sanofi's CEO on a big acquisition, long-term strategy, and vaccines". 17 August 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Global Proof of Concept: Q&A with Paul Hudson | Thought Leadership". Russell Reynolds Associates.
Business positions
Preceded by CEO of Sanofi
2019–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent
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