What company does Joseph C. Papa lead?

Joseph C. Papa is CEO of Bausch Health.

Where was Joseph C. Papa educated?

Joseph C. Papa studied at Kellogg School of Management, University of Connecticut.

Joseph C. Papa

Former Chairman and CEO, Bausch Health (resigned June 2022); Currently Chairman and CEO, Emergent BioSolutions, Bausch Health · United States

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Bausch Health· BHC· CEO

Joseph C. Papa is the CEO of Bausch Health (BHC). Papa is based in the United States. Papa was born in 1956 in Connecticut and educated at Kellogg School of Management and University of Connecticut.

Joseph C. Papa held the position of chairman and CEO of Bausch Health Companies Inc. from May 2016 until June 2022. He has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, with previous leadership roles at Perrigo, Cardinal Health, and other major healthcare companies. He holds a B.S. in pharmacy from University of Connecticut and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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Recent coverage of Joseph C. Papa reflects transitions in his executive career. Headlines document his tenure leading Bausch Health through a significant corporate restructuring, including the 2022 spinoff of Bausch + Lomb as a publicly traded company, before Papa stepped down from the Bausch + Lomb CEO role that year. Coverage also notes his subsequent move to Water Street Healthcare Partners in 2023.

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Key Facts

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Born: 1956 · Connecticut
Citizenship: United States
Education: Kellogg School of Management, University of Connecticut

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Joseph C. Papa: FAQ

Who is Joseph C. Papa?: Joseph C. Papa is the Former Chairman and CEO, Bausch Health (resigned June 2022); Currently Chairman and CEO, Emergent BioSolutions of Bausch Health, based in United States.
What company does Joseph C. Papa lead?: Joseph C. Papa is CEO of Bausch Health.
Where was Joseph C. Papa educated?: Joseph C. Papa studied at Kellogg School of Management, University of Connecticut.