Paul Hudson | |
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![]() Hudson in 2023 | |
Born | [1] | 14 October 1967
Nationality | British |
Education | Manchester Metropolitan University |
Title | CEO, Sanofi |
Term | September 2019- |
Predecessor | Olivier Brandicourt |
Children | 3 |
Paul Hudson (born 14 October 1967) [2] is a British businessman, and the chief executive (CEO) of Sanofi, the world's fifth largest pharmaceutical company by prescription drug sales. [3]
Hudson earned a degree in economics from Manchester Metropolitan University, and a diploma in marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. [1]
Hudson has been CEO of Sanofi since September 2019. [4] [5] [6]
Hudson was previously CEO of Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and before that AstraZeneca, rising to president, AstraZeneca United States and Executive Vice President, North America. [6] [7] [8]
Hudson was awarded an honorary doctorate by Manchester Metropolitan University in 2018. [1] [9]
Hudson has three children with his wife Sandra and is an "ardent Manchester United football fan". [1]