Pierluigi Antonelli — CEO
After a stint as entrepreneur and few years at McKinsey, I have been working in the pharmaceutical industry over the last 30+ years having experiences in Life Sciences, Biologics, Generic Drugs and Med Tech sectors. I was attracted by this industry for its innovation’s intensity and complexity, the global nature of the business and the opportunity to have a positive impact on people’s lives. I am Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fresenius Kabi, a leading global healthcare company providing lifesaving and life-sustaining products for critically and chronically ill patients around the globe with a strong portfolio in Biopharma, MedTech, Clinical Nutrition, and I.V. generics. Offering our products in more than 150 countries worldwide, our team - with over 43.000 associates. As a leader, I am a strong believer in the power of people and of the culture that permeates teams. It is about how we do things, how we work with integrity and collaboratively, and how we empower and inspire each other to be our best. Throughout my career, I have experienced how teams can turn the impossible into the possible and how clarity of direction, strong alignment, and passion to innovate can fuel long-term success. I hope you will follow this page and engage with me on our company’s developments and on my personal journey.
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Experience: 31 yrs 10 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
- CEO of Fresenius Kabi, leading global healthcare innovation.
- Strong advocate for team empowerment and collaborative culture.
Work Experience
BIAL
Non Executive Board Member (1 yr 11 mos)
Fresenius Kabi
President & Chief Executive Officer (3 yrs)
Self-employed
Chief Executive Officer (3 mos)
Angelini Pharma
CEO (3 yrs 7 mos)
Novartis Oncology
In garden leave (2 mos)
Head of Europe - Oncology and member of Oncology Executive Committee (8 mos)
Sandoz
Head of Western Europe and member of Sandoz Executive Committee (2 yrs 7 mos)
Merck
Europe & Canada Fertility Lead (8 mos)
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Italy (4 yrs 4 mos)
Bristol-Myers Squibb
European Vice President & Managing Director Italy (2 yrs 8 mos)
General Manager, Switzerland (1 yr 11 mos)
Executive Director, Business Development EMEA (1 yr 8 mos)
Commercial Director (1 yr 7 mos)
Marketing Director (1 yr 8 mos)
Senior Operations Manager (1 yr 2 mos)
ConvaTec, Bristol-Myers Squibb Group
General Manager (2 yrs 5 mos)
McKinsey & Company
Engagement Manager (4 yrs 3 mos)
Guardia di Finanza
Second Lieutenant (1 yr 3 mos)
Education
MBA at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Strategy Governance for Boards Certificate at IMD
High Performance Boards Certificate at IMD
Team Dynamics for Boards Certificate at IMD
Boards and Risks Certificate at IMD
Certificate of Financial Analysis at Duquesne University
B.A. at Luiss Guido Carli University