I think when I became the CEO, I really loved the company. I still very much do. But I think you have to be not afraid to push it to be a lot better.
David A. Ricks on starting his role as CEO at Eli Lilly and how he approached becoming CEO of a well established organiztion.
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David A. Ricks
Dave Ricks is chair and chief executive officer of Lilly, a company turning science into medicine to make life better for people around the world. Under Dave’s leadership, Lilly has delivered record research and development output and innovative medicines that continue to reach more people, positioning the company for sustained growth and an expanded role in the advancement of human health. Lilly’s innovation strategy has yielded a pipeline among the most valuable in the industry since Dave became chair and Chief Executive Officer in 2017. Previously, Dave held roles that spanned functions, geographies, and therapeutic areas after joining the company as a business development associate in 1996. He served as general manager of Lilly Canada, president and general manager of Lilly China, president of Lilly USA, and president of Lilly Bio-Medicines. Supporting the health innovation ecosystem and local communities is also a priority. Dave serves on the boards of Adobe, Business Roundtable, Purdue University, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations, The Business Council, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Council for Inclusive Innovation, and the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. Under Dave’s leadership, Lilly is focused on the tremendous opportunity – and responsibility – to advance scientific innovation that will lead to better outcomes for patients and for society at large. By continuing to deliver breakthrough medicines, as the company has for nearly 150 years, Lilly is working to change the trajectory of disease and make a profound, positive impact on the health and quality of life of people around the world.
Moderator
Brett J. Hart
Brett J. Hart is president of United. In this role, Brett is responsible for United’s global operations – flight, technical and network operations as well as inflight services and safety. In addition, he leads the company’s external-facing functions including the government affairs, regulatory, corporate communications, advertising, market and community innovation, legal, global community engagement and environmental sustainability teams. He also oversees business-critical functions such as the corporate real estate, human resources and labor relations teams. Previously, Brett served as executive vice president and chief administrative officer for United, where he oversaw the company’s legal and environmental affairs; corporate security; corporate real estate worldwide; government affairs; community affairs; and international, regulatory and policy matters for the airline. Prior to joining United in 2010, Brett was executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Sara Lee Corporation, where he directed global legal operations for the corporation. After joining Sara Lee in 2004 as assistant general counsel, Brett held positions of increasing responsibility including deputy general counsel and global compliance officer. Before joining Sara Lee, Brett was a partner at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal in Chicago. Prior to that, he served as special assistant to the general counsel at the U.S. Department of Treasury in Washington, D.C. Brett received his Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and English from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School. He is married and has three sons.
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