Experience33+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
I am honored to lead Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical company with more than 240 years of distinguished history, as the President and CEO. Every day I get to work with the best and the brightest in the biotech industry to create better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Since 2014, I’ve focused on globalization, driving an R&D transformation and leveraging technology and AI while creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and strengthening the company’s ethical values and corporate governance. I invite you to follow me on LinkedIn to learn more about our plans to fulfill Takeda’s purpose.
Career Timeline
- TakedaCurrentApr 2014–Present· 12 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentApr 2015–Present
- President and COO, Representative DirectorJul 2014–Mar 2015
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)Apr 2014–Jun 2014
- 1993–Mar 2014· 21 yrs 2 mos
- President and General Manager, Vaccines2011–Mar 2014
- Senior Vice President and Regional Director, Asia PacificApr 2008–2011
- President and CEO, FranceAug 2003–Apr 2008
- Vice President Corporate DevelopmentDec 2002–Jul 2003
- Various Positions in Marketing & Sales; General Manager Switzerland1993–Nov 2002
Executive Relationship Map
Reports To
Christophe Weber
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer