The Pharmaceutical Industry &Switzerland: A Story of Shared Success, May 28, 2015, Geneva

The healthcare industry is facing dramatic changes: an aging population, increasing chronic diseases, rising expectations and increasing health system costs. These changes mean that healthcare companies need to adapt and focus on innovation power to produce real breakthroughs for unmet medical need and global scale to win profitably across geographies. Switzerland offers an enduring hub for Pharmaceutical business aiming to compete in this environment. As CEO of one of the world’s leading Pharmaceutical companies, Mr. Jimenez will discuss the global trends affecting the industry, Novartis’ strategy to win in this environment and the relationship with Switzerland that allows Novartis to lead the world in medical innovation.

A joint event with IMD, Harvard and INSEAD alumni.

Key Facts

When: Thursday May 28, 2015 at 12:00 to 14:00

Where: Hotel Metropole, 34 quai du Général-Guisan, 1204 Geneva

Tickets: CHF 75 for paid-up Swiss NAA Members / CHF 95 for Non-NAA Members and Guests. Price includes lunch and drinks.

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Joseph Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer, Novartis

Since his appointment to CEO in 2010, Mr. Jimenez has also been leading the company’s healthcare portfolio in innovative pharmaceuticals, eye care and generics. Previously, he served as Division Head, Novartis Pharmaceuticals where he transformed thepharmaceuticals portfolio, significantly increasing the percentage of sales from newly launched products, as well realigning the commercial approach to focus on individual needs of customers, introducing more technological tools to better connect with patients and customers. He joined in 2007 as Division Head, Novartis Consumer Health. Previously, Mr. Jimenez was CEO of H.J. Heinz, North America, after four years as CEO of Heinz, Europe. His earlier career included a directorship at AstraZeneca PLC, United Kingdom, and advisory to Blackstone Group. Mr. Jimenez is a member of the board of directors of Colgate-Palmolive Company, New York. He graduated in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and in 1984 with a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, both in the United States.

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland Geneva Chapter

Ludovic Choppin, MBA 12D, Chapter President