Albert Bourla

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About Albert Bourla

Albert Bourla leads Pfizer in its purpose, Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, with a focus on driving the scientific and commercial innovation needed to have a transformational impact on human health. When he became CEO in 2019, Albert accelerated Pfizer’s transformation to become a more science-driven, innovative company and fostered a culture in which people and science could thrive. During his more than 25 years at Pfizer, Albert has built a diverse and successful career, holding senior positions across a range of markets and disciplines, which has informed his understanding of the needs of patients and deepened his commitment to helping ensure equitable access to medicines and vaccines. Albert is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and holds a Ph.D. from the Veterinary School of Aristotle University. In 2022, he was named the Genesis Prize Laureate in recognition of his leadership during the pandemic. In 2021, he was named CEO of the Year by CNN Business, included in Insider Magazine’s Most Transformative CEOs list and inducted into the Crain’s New York Business Hall of Fame. Albert is on the executive committee of The Partnership for New York City, a vice president of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations, a director on multiple boards and a Trustee of the United States Council for International Business. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Business Roundtable, the Business Council and the New York City Mayor’s Corporate Council.