Daniel Vasella

DANIEL VASELLA, MD served as Chairman of Novartis AG, a global innovative healthcare solutions company, from 1999 until 2013 and as Chief Executive Officer of Novartis AG from 1996 to January 2010. From 1992 to 1996, Dr. Vasella held the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President and Head of Worldwide Development and Head of Corporate Marketing at Sandoz Pharma Ltd. He also served at Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation from 1988 to 1992. Dr. Vasella is currently working as a coach to senior executives. He is also a director of American Express Company. He is a member of several non-profit organizations, including as a trustee of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.