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Bastian Frehse

Country CFO

Sanofi .Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Experience22+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Finance leader in the biopharmaceutical and MedTech space, partnering with commercial and R&D organizations to turn strategy into measurable value.Internationally experienced across North America and Europe, I bring a track record of driving performance, scaling operations, and enabling smarter decisions through (financial) foresight.Known as a trusted thought partner, I focus on translating complexity into clarity—helping teams align resources with innovation, accelerate growth, and deliver sustainable impact.I am particularly passionate about building high-performing, cross-cultural teams and developing talent that thrives in ambiguity, transformation, and the Age of AI.With academic foundations across the US, the Netherlands, and Germany, I combine analytical rigor with curiosity and a global mindset.I believe the next generation of finance leadership is not just about control—but about influence, foresight, and human-centered leadership.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Sanofi .Current
    2021–Present· 5 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Financial Officer, CountryCurrent
      2025–Present
    • AVP, Global Head of Finance - Dupixent®, Immunology & Strategic Alliances, Specialty Care
      2023–2025
    • AVP, Global Head of Finance - Dupixent® & Strategic Alliances, Specialty Care
      2021–2023
  • 2014–2021· 7 yrs
    • Sr. Director of Finance - Global Oncology (Lung Cancer & Hematology)
      2019–2021
    • Director of Finance - Oncology Business Unit (Immuno-Oncology)
      2018–2019
    • Associate Director of Finance - US Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases
      2016–2018
    • Associate Director of Finance - US Diabetes
      2015–2016
    • Insights & Analytics/ Market Research/ Finance - Cardiovascular
      2014–2015
  • 2013–2013· 0 mos
    • Executive MBA Consultant - Diabetes
      2013–2013
  • 2004–2012· 8 yrs
    • Head of Finance & Controlling - Global Patient Monitoring
      2010–2012
    • Business Unit Controller - Global Patient Monitoring
      2007–2010
    • Controller, Corporate
      2004–2007
  • 2004–2007· 3 yrs
    • University Lecturer
      2004–2007

Education

Strategy, Psychology

Harvard University

Master of Science (MSc)

Information Management, Controlling

Hochschule Wismar

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

International Business

TIAS School for Business and Society

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

International Business

Purdue University

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Change ManagementProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentSix SigmaProduct LaunchManagementBusiness PlanningNew Business DevelopmentAnalysisStrategyMedical DevicesMarket DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisManufacturingStart-upsProcess ImprovementPharmaceutical IndustryForecasting