Leslie Donato

Leslie Donato has a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Leslie started their career as a Business Analyst at Deloitte, where they gained expertise in various management functions and industries. Leslie then joined McKinsey & Company as a Principal, specializing in Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Business Development, and Organizational Effectiveness. Leslie worked with multiple clients, including those in the pharmaceutical, medical products, consumer health, and generics industries.

In 2009, Leslie joined Bayer HealthCare as the Global Head of Regional Business Units in the Specialty Medicine Business Unit. Leslie led the customization of global brand strategies for therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, and Ophthalmology. Leslie also held other leadership roles at Bayer, including VP Neurology, Head of the Global Brand Team for Betaferon, and VP and General Manager of Hematology and Neurology in the United States. Leslie played a significant role in developing global pharmaceutical strategies and supporting the CEO in defining long-term strategies.

Most recently, Leslie Donato joined Cencora as an Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. Their responsibilities include partnering with the CEO and executive leadership team to further develop the company's strategy, identifying strategic investment opportunities, and defining the innovation agenda. Leslie also leads the strategy and business development functions at Cencora.

Leslie Donato completed their BA in Economics and Public Policy at Swarthmore College from 1987 to 1991. Leslie then pursued an MBA in Finance and Healthcare at The Wharton School from 1993 to 1995.