Rachel Yates

Rachel Yates is an accomplished professional in corporate affairs and communications with extensive experience across various industries, including pharmaceuticals and media. Currently serving as Senior Director of Corporate Affairs for Canada, Brazil, and LATAM at Bristol Myers Squibb since June 2019, Rachel has previously held significant roles such as Head of Corporate Affairs and Corporate Affairs Lead at the same company. Prior to this, Rachel worked as Senior Vice President at Weber Shandwick and held leadership positions at Telus Health, Merck Canada Inc., and McGill University Health Centre. Early career experience includes a notable tenure at Astral Media where responsibilities encompassed corporate communications and strategic planning. Rachel possesses advanced degrees, including an MBA from HEC Montréal and a Master's Degree in History from Queen's University, complementing a foundational Bachelor's in History and Political Science from McGill University.