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NationalityHispanic/American
BornOctober, 1960
Deirdre P. Connelly has more than 30 years’ experience as a corporate leader and board member in publicly traded companies with global operations. She has comprehensive knowledge and experience with business conduct, business turnaround and product development and has successfully directed the launch of more than 20 new pharmaceutical drugs. As a former HR executive, Deirdre P. Connelly also has valuable insight in corporate culture transformation, talent development and managing large organizations. She furthermore has significant experience with the development of governance and other sustainability related responsibilities from various leadership roles and as a board member. Deirdre P. Connelly is former President of U.S. Operations of Eli Lilly and Company and former President, North America Pharmaceuticals for GlaxoSmithKline.
History
StatusIndependent
Elected ByGeneral Meeting
First Elected2017
Current Term Expires2026
Committee Positions
ChairNominating & Corporate Governance
MemberAudit & FinanceCompensation
Current Board Positions
MemberLincoln Financial Corporation1Macy’s Inc.2
1. Chair of Compensation Committee, Member of Audit Committee, Corporate Governance Committee and Executive Committee
2. Chair of Nominating and Governance Committee, Member of Compensation and Management Development Committee