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About
Dr. Leiden is a physician and scientist who has dedicated his career to improving the lives of people with serious diseases. He currently serves as our Executive Chairman and was our Chief Executive Officer and President from 2012 through March 2020. He has been a member of our board of directors since July 2009, chairman of the board of directors since May 2012, and served as lead independent director from October 2010 through December 2011. Under his leadership, Vertex delivered the first and only medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis for patients with certain forms of the disease including KALYDECO®, ORKAMBI® and TRIKAFTA®.
Personal Details
Title: Dr
Surname: Leiden
Known as: Jeffrey
DoB: 12/10/1955
Age: 70 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: American
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: PhD
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Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
| Company | Committee | Position | Date Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | Chairperson | 01/05/2012 | |
| Board | Other Official | 01/06/2022 | |
| Board | Chairperson | 01/03/2021 | |
| Board | Other Official | 02/01/2020 | |
| Board | Chairperson | 01/04/2022 | |
| Board | Member | 02/03/2021 |
Working history
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Appointed Date: 01/05/2012
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Industry: Healthcare
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Chairperson
Abbott LaboratoriesAppointed Date: 01/05/2012
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Industry: Healthcare
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals | Board | Chairperson | 01/05/2012 |
Independence Questions
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InsidEntity has assumed that responses to the Independent Questions are NO as the company has not populated the information. The result will present the Director as Independent.