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Thomas Schinecker

Chief Executive Officer, Hoffmann-La Roche · Switzerland

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-12

Thomas Schinecker is the CEO of Hoffmann-La Roche. Schinecker is based in Switzerland. Schinecker was born in 1975 in Simbach am Inn and educated at New York University and University of Salzburg.

Austrian-German pharmaceutical executive who joined Roche in 2003 as a management trainee and held various leadership roles across diagnostics before becoming CEO in March 2023. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from New York University and has worked in multiple countries including Austria, Sweden, Germany, and the United States.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage of Thomas Schinecker has focused on organizational and strategic developments at Roche, including changes to the company's corporate executive committee and the inauguration of new research facilities. Headlines also reflect major business moves under Schinecker's leadership, such as a substantial acquisition and significant capital investment commitments in the United States.

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Born
April 23, 1975 · Simbach am Inn
Citizenship
Austria, Germany
Education
New York University, University of Salzburg

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Who is Thomas Schinecker?
Thomas Schinecker is the Chief Executive Officer of Hoffmann-La Roche, based in Switzerland.
What company does Thomas Schinecker lead?
Thomas Schinecker is CEO of Hoffmann-La Roche.
Where was Thomas Schinecker educated?
Thomas Schinecker studied at New York University, University of Salzburg.