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Emma Walmsley is the CEO of GSK (GSK). Walmsley works across the pharmaceuticals sector and is based in the United Kingdom. Walmsley has held the role since 2017. Earlier roles include positions at L'Oréal. Walmsley was born in 1969 in Barrow-in-Furness and educated at St Swithun's School and University of Oxford.
Chief executive of GSK, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Emma Walmsley's departure from GSK after leading the pharmaceutical company for approximately eight to nine years. Headlines document her final months as chief executive, including commentary on her leadership approach, her compensation package in the final year, and her views on the company's strategic direction, particularly regarding investment in the US market. Walmsley's departure marks the end of a tenure as one of the industry's most prominent female pharmaceutical executives.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- June 1969 · Barrow-in-Furness
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- St Swithun's School, University of Oxford
- Awards
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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In the News
15 stories- Encyclopedia Britannica·
Emma Walmsley | Former GSK CEO & British Business Executive
- Semafor·
The CEO Signal: Emma Walmsley on leading and leaving GSK
- Fierce Pharma·
A $21M farewell: Emma Walmsley lands nearly 50% pay hike in final year as GSK chief
- The Times·
GSK boss: It’s the best feeling when our drugs succeed
- BBC·
UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
- Business Chief·
How did GSK Fair Under Emma Walmsley’s Last Quarter as CEO?
- Fortune·
GSK chief doesn't buy that the CEO role has become unsustainable
- Bloomberg.com·
GSK CEO Emma Walmsley Says Drugmaker Is ‘Betting Big’ on the US
- BioPharma Dive·
Emma Walmsley, big pharma’s first female CEO, to depart GSK
- The Guardian·
GSK’s Emma Walmsley to step down as chief executive after eight years
- European Pharmaceutical Review·
GSK’s Emma Walmsley to step down as CEO
- BioSpace·
GSK’s Emma Walmsley, Pharma’s First Woman CEO, Steps Down After 9 Years
- AP News·
CEO of drugmaker GSK to step down by year’s end
- GSK·
Luke Miels appointed CEO designate for GSK
- Fierce Pharma·
GSK's Emma Walmsley to step down as CEO in shock move, giving way to commercial lead Luke Miels
Emma Walmsley: FAQ
- Who is Emma Walmsley?
- Emma Walmsley is the CEO of GSK, based in United Kingdom.
- What company does Emma Walmsley lead?
- Emma Walmsley is CEO of GSK, a role held since 2017.
- Where did Emma Walmsley work previously?
- Earlier roles include L'Oréal (General Manager, Consumer Products, until 2010).
- Where was Emma Walmsley educated?
- Emma Walmsley studied at St Swithun's School, University of Oxford.