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.