Belén Garijo
Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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Executive Overview
As CEO of Sanofi, I have the honor of leading our next phase of growth, grounded in a deep commitment to the patients we serve. I'm proud to lead a team of dedicated colleagues worldwide who bring this mission to life each day for the patients counting on us. External positions- L’Oréal SA, (publicly listed company), Independent Director of the Board- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., (publicly listed company), Independent Director of the Board- German Chemical Industry Association (VCI), Member of the Executive Committee- European Round Table for Industry, Member- The Business Council, Active Member
Career Timeline
- Sanofi .CurrentMay 2026–Present· 4 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentMay 2026–Present
- 2026–Present· 8 mos
- Board MemberCurrent2026–Present
- 2011–Apr 2026· 15 yrs 3 mos
- Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of MerckMay 2021–Apr 2026
- Vice Chairman of the Executive Board | Deputy CEO2021–May 2021
- Vice Chairman of the Executive Board | Deputy CEO | Healthcare CEOJul 2020–2021
- CEO Healthcare, Member of the Executive Board2015–Jul 2020
- President & CEO of Biopharma (formerly Merck Serono)Oct 2013–Dec 2014
- Chief Operating Officer of Biopharma (formerly Merck Serono)2011–Sep 2013
- 2003–Dec 2010· 7 yrs 11 mos
- Senior Vice President, Global Operations Region Europe2006–Dec 2010
- General Manager, Spain2003–Dec 2005
- 2000–Dec 2002· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Global Vice President Oncology2000–Dec 2002
- 1996–Dec 1999· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Business Unit Director of Oncology1996–Dec 1999
Education
MD, PhD
medical doctor in clinical pharmacology
University of Alcala de HenaresExecutive Relationship Map
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Belén Garijo
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