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Vasant Narasimhan
Chief Executive Officer, Novartis · Switzerland
Vasant Narasimhan is the CEO of Novartis (NOVN). 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.
American physician who has served as CEO of Novartis since February 2018. He previously held roles as Global Head of Drug Development and Chief Medical Officer. Before joining Novartis in 2005, he worked at McKinsey & Company and led global health programs in developing countries.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent 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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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- 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
- Who is Vasant Narasimhan?
- Vasant Narasimhan is the Chief Executive Officer of Novartis, based in Switzerland.
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- Vasant Narasimhan studied at Harvard Medical School, John F. Kennedy School of Government, University of Chicago.