Flemming Ørnskov, born in 1958, is a medical doctor with training in pediatrics and holds an MBA from INSEAD and an MPH from Harvard. He is the chairman for Recordati S.p.A and CENTOGENE and a member of the board of directors of Waters Corporation. Most recently, Flemming Ørnskov has served as the CEO of Shire Plc, and has previously held senior positions at Bayer, Merck & Co. and Novartis.