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Robert A. Michael
AbbVie has announced that Robert A. Michael has officially taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and has joined the company's Board of Directors.
He succeeds Richard A. Gonzalez, who has been CEO since AbbVie’s inception in 2013 and is now serving as Executive Chairman of the Board.
Previously, Mr. Michael served as President and Chief Operating Officer of AbbVie and has been a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. In his prior role, he was responsible for overseeing global commercial operations, finance, corporate human resources, global operations, business development, and corporate strategy. His career at AbbVie has seen him progress through several key positions, including Vice Chairman and President in 2022, Vice Chairman of Finance and Commercial Operations in 2021, and Chief Financial Officer in 2018. Mr. Michael brings over 31 years of diverse experience in leadership roles across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, aesthetics, diagnostics, diabetes care, and nutrition, having begun his career at Abbott as part of its financial development program.
"It is an honor to step into the CEO role at AbbVie and build on Rick's achievements," said Robert A. Michael, Chief Executive Officer of AbbVie. "Our mission to deliver innovative medicines to patients has never been more critical, and the opportunities before us are exciting. I look forward to collaborating with our approximately 50,000 employees to drive the next phase of AbbVie’s growth. I am dedicated to preserving our strong culture and making a meaningful impact for our patients, employees, shareholders, and communities. I would like to express my gratitude to Rick for his exceptional leadership over the past 11 years and am thankful that he will continue to guide AbbVie as Executive Chairman."
"The board and I have great confidence in Rob, and we believe that his unique blend of experience, skills, and vision equips him to lead AbbVie effectively," stated Richard A. Gonzalez, Executive Chairman of AbbVie. "We have the right leadership team, strategy, and financial foundation in place to ensure a bright future for AbbVie. It has been a privilege to serve as CEO, and I look forward to collaborating with Rob and the AbbVie Board of Directors to continue fulfilling our commitment to patients worldwide."
