Jeff Winton

Jeff Winton is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in corporate communications and public affairs across various industries, particularly in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Winton is the Founder and Chairman of Rural Minds and the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Jeff Winton Associates. Additionally, Winton owns and operates Wall Street Dairy LLC, a family-owned herd of registered cattle in New York. Previous roles include Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Alkermes and Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Astellas Pharma, where Winton was instrumental in establishing corporate brand identity and strategic initiatives. Other notable positions held include leadership roles at Eli Lilly and Company, Schering-Plough Corporation, Pharmacia Corporation, and Roche Pharmaceuticals. Winton holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and has furthered education at Union Theological Seminary.