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Paul Hudson

Former Chief Executive Officer, Sanofi · France

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-05

Paul Hudson is the CEO of Sanofi (SNY). Hudson is based in France. Hudson was born in 1967 in Manchester and educated at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Paul Hudson is a British businessman, and the former chief executive (CEO) of Sanofi, the world's fifth largest pharmaceutical company by prescription drug sales.

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Recent coverage has focused on Paul Hudson's departure as Sanofi's chief executive, with the French pharmaceutical company announcing Belén Garijo, former CEO of Merck KGaA, as Hudson's replacement. The transition has been characterized in reporting as addressing a stalled turnaround at Sanofi, with commentary on Hudson's tenure highlighting both the success of the drug Dupixent and setbacks in research and development efforts. Coverage has also examined what strategic direction Garijo may pursue at the company going forward.

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Born
October 14, 1967 · Manchester
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Education
Manchester Metropolitan University

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Paul Hudson: FAQ

Who is Paul Hudson?
Paul Hudson is the Former Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi, based in France.
What company does Paul Hudson lead?
Paul Hudson is CEO of Sanofi.
Where was Paul Hudson educated?
Paul Hudson studied at Manchester Metropolitan University.