Sanofi appoints new Heads of U.S. General Medicines, and North America Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare

Rhea-AI Summary

Sanofi has appointed three new leaders for its U.S. General Medicines and North American Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare divisions. Olivier Bogillot will lead U.S. General Medicines from September 1, moving from his role as President of Sanofi France. Deborah Glasser is the new Head of Vaccines for North America, having previously worked at Biogen. Andrew Loucks will take charge of North America Consumer Healthcare effective August 8, joining from Sensory Cloud. These appointments aim to strengthen leadership and enhance commercial operations.

Positive

• Olivier Bogillot brings extensive experience from his role in Sanofi France, which could enhance strategic direction in U.S. General Medicines.
• Deborah Glasser's background at Biogen may lead to innovative strategies in the vaccine sector.
• Andrew Loucks' previous roles in consumer health align with growth objectives for North America Consumer Healthcare.

Negative

• Potential concerns regarding continuity in leadership transitions among key roles.
• Experience gaps as new leaders acclimate to their positions.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi announces three appointments to key leadership roles for U.S. General Medicines and its North American Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare businesses.

Olivier Bogillot becomes Head of U.S. General Medicines. Bogillot, most recently President of Sanofi France, will lead the business unit responsible for serving the Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Transplant communities effective September 1.

Bogillot joined Sanofi in 2015, and has held various positions within the company, including as Executive Director of Global Policy based in the U.S. and Chief of Staff to the CEO. In March 2020, he was appointed President of Sanofi France, where he has led the Strategic Committee and the Country Council of Sanofi France, coordinating all the activities of the French subsidiary and representing the Group to French Authorities and professional organizations.

Bogillot held key roles in market access at Merck KGaA, Amgen and Bristol-Myers Squibb before being appointed Chief of Staff to the Director at the Greater Paris Regional Health Agency in 2009. He subsequently joined the Presidency of the French Republic in 2011, as advisor for health, dependency, and social policies.

He holds a PhD in Economics (University of Lyon I), a master's degree in Health Economics and Public Health and a degree in Molecular Biology and Physiology.

Deborah Glasser is the new Head of Vaccines, North America, responsible for the company's industry-leading vaccines business in the U.S. and Canada.

Before taking on the role at Sanofi on June 20, Glasser spent the prior 13 years at Biogen in the company's U.S., European and global organizations. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President for the U.S. Alzheimer's Franchise.

Prior to that, Glasser held a number of positions with increasing responsibility across Biogen, including:  Global Vice President and Asset Lead for Biogen's Spinal Muscular Atrophy portfolio, Global Commercial Lead for Alzheimer's, and Head of Global Marketing for Biosimilars. Glasser has also led in-line marketing teams within Biogen's U.S. Multiple Sclerosis business.

Before Biogen, Glasser held roles of increasing responsibility in sales, market research and brand marketing with Abbott Labs, now AbbVie.

Glasser earned her MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and her BA with honors from Tufts University.

Andrew Loucks will take over as Head of North America Consumer Healthcare, effective August 8. Loucks will be responsible for commercial operations in the US and Canada for Sanofi's consumer healthcare portfolio.

Loucks joins Sanofi from Sensory Cloud Inc., where he was CEO and a Board member of the Boston-based consumer health & technology company.

Prior to Sensory Cloud, Loucks was President of Keurig Appliances and Away From Home Coffee Systems and a member of the Keurig Dr Pepper Executive Leadership Team. Loucks also served on the Board of Directors for two early-stage entrepreneurial companies.

Prior to Keurig Dr Pepper, Loucks was President of Frozen Foods Kellogg Company, where he was a member of the Global Leadership Team and North American Leadership Team, and previously served as the Vice President Marketing, Innovation & Nutrition for Kellogg Canada. 

Prior to joining Kellogg Canada, Loucks spent several years working in various sales and marketing roles within Unilever.

Loucks completed his studies in business administration at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada. He also completed the General Manager/Country Manager Executive Program at Harvard Business School. 

Bogillot, Glasser and Loucks will join Sanofi's U.S. Country Council, which will continue to be led by Carole Huntsman, Head of Specialty Care North America and U.S. Country Lead.

About Sanofi

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

Sanofi is listed on EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY

Contacts 
Evan Berland| + 1 215 432 0234 | evan.berland@sanofi.com

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FAQ

Who were the new appointments announced by Sanofi on August 3, 2022?

Sanofi announced Olivier Bogillot as Head of U.S. General Medicines, Deborah Glasser as Head of Vaccines North America, and Andrew Loucks as Head of North America Consumer Healthcare.

What is the background of Olivier Bogillot, the new Head of U.S. General Medicines?

Olivier Bogillot previously served as President of Sanofi France and has held various roles, including Executive Director of Global Policy.

When will Andrew Loucks assume his role as Head of North America Consumer Healthcare?

Andrew Loucks will start his position effective August 8, 2022.

What experience does Deborah Glasser bring to her new role?

Deborah Glasser comes from Biogen, where she was Senior Vice President for the U.S. Alzheimer's Franchise and held multiple leadership roles.

How might the leadership changes impact Sanofi's business?

The leadership changes aim to enhance strategic direction and operational effectiveness across U.S. General Medicines, Vaccines, and Consumer Healthcare.