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Vasant Narasimhan

Novartis · Switzerland

Vasant Narasimhan is the CEO of Novartis. Narasimhan is based in Switzerland. Narasimhan was born in 1976 in Pittsburgh and educated at Harvard Medical School and John F. Kennedy School of Government.

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Recent coverage has focused on Vasant Narasimhan's appointment to Anthropic's board of directors, with reports noting the move supports the artificial-intelligence company's healthcare initiatives and governance structure. Coverage has also addressed compensation matters at Novartis, including shareholder criticism of executive pay levels, alongside Narasimhan's broader strategic commentary on the pharmaceutical company's transformation and acquisition strategy.

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Born
1976 · Pittsburgh
Citizenship
United States
Education
Harvard Medical School, John F. Kennedy School of Government, University of Chicago

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Vasant Narasimhan: FAQ

What company does Vasant Narasimhan lead?
Vasant Narasimhan is CEO of Novartis.
Where was Vasant Narasimhan educated?
Vasant Narasimhan studied at Harvard Medical School, John F. Kennedy School of Government, University of Chicago.