Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Daniel O’Day Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2019. Mr. O’Day is currently the CEO of Roche Pharmaceuticals. He has held the position since 2012, and prior to that led Roche Diagnostics.
Gilead names Daniel O’Day CEO
AppointmentsGilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Daniel O’Day Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2019. Mr. O’Day is currently the CEO of Roche Pharmaceuticals. He has held the position since 2012, and prior to that led Roche Diagnostics.
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