Maziar Mike Doustdar

Maziar Mike Doustdar

President and CEO at Novo Nordisk

PhRMA

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Experience34+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Two billion people worldwide are living with obesity, overweight or diabetes. At Novo Nordisk, we're dedicated to changing that reality. As CEO, I work alongside many passionate colleagues with one shared mission: driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we need to ensure fewer people develop metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, enable earlier diagnosis for those who do, and provide everyone with the treatment they need to live without limitations. Novo Nordisk has spent over 100 years leading the fight against serious chronic diseases. This heritage has given us the experience and capabilities to innovate globally while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do. +++ I welcome comments and questions. However, due to the nature of our industry and regulations, any comment that references a product or molecule will need to be removed. You can read our social media community guidelines here: https://www.novonordisk.com/data-privacy-and-user-rights/social-media-privacy-disclaimer.html If you have questions for my colleagues locally, you can find contact information for all our offices here: https://www.novonordisk.com/contact-us/find-local-information.html

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • PhRMACurrent
    2026–Present· 8 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      2026–Present
  • Jun 1992–Present· 34 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Aug 2025–Present
    • Executive Vice President (EVP), International Operations at Novo Nordisk
      Sep 2016–Aug 2025
    • Executive Vice President (EVP), Emerging Markets
      May 2015–Aug 2016
    • Senior Vice President (SVP), Emerging Markets
      Aug 2013–Apr 2015
    • Regional Corporate Vice President (CVP), Emerging Markets
      Aug 2012–Aug 2013
    • Regional Vice President (VP), Emerging Markets
      Oct 2010–Aug 2012
    • General Manager
      Jun 2007–Oct 2010
    • Director, Business Operations, Information Technology
      Oct 2005–May 2007
    • Business Information & Staffs Director
      Feb 2002–Oct 2005
    • Director, Regional
      2000–Feb 2002
    • Manager, Information Technology
      1997–2000
    • Manager, Finance
      1995–1997
    • Assistant, Finance
      1993–1995
    • Office Clerk / Reception
      Jun 1992–1993
  • Mar 2022–Mar 2026· 4 yrs
    • Board Member
      Mar 2022–Mar 2026

Education

Executive Education

Leadership in Pharmaceutical & Biotech

Harvard Business School

B.A.

Marketing

Webster Vienna Private University

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

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Change ManagementRegulatory AffairsMarketing ManagementSales EffectivenessProduct LaunchManagementDiabetesLife SciencesBiopharmaceuticalsNegotiationStrategyFDAMarket AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyProcess OptimizationClinical TrialsGlobal MarketingPharmaceutical SalesPharmaceutical Industry