Jean-Pierre Garnier
Jean-Pierre Garnier | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 October 1947 |
| Nationality | French |
| Education | Lycée Kléber |
| Alma mater | University of Strasbourg |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of GlaxoSmithKline (2000-2008) |
Jean-Pierre Garnier (born 31 October 1947) is a French businessman, and a former chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline.[1]
Early life
[edit]He was born in Le Mans in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. He attended Lycée Kléber in Strasbourg. He did a PhD at the Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg.
Career
[edit]Schering-Plough
[edit]He joined the Belgian subsidiary of Schering-Plough in 1978. From 1989 to 1990 he was the manager of the US pharmaceuticals products division.
SmithKline Beecham
[edit]He joined SmithKline Beecham in 1990, becoming chief operating officer in 1995, then chief executive in May 2000.
GSK
[edit]In December 2000 he was appointed chief executive of GSK, during his tenure there were a number of controversies, after his retirement in 2008 GSK pleaded guilty to criminal charges[2]
See also
[edit]- Sir Christopher Hogg, chairman of GSK