Bristol-Myers Squibb

Industries Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Subsidiaries Celgene, Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.

Headquartered in New York, Bristol-Myers Squibb is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology and Life Sciences industry. Chris Boerner, Ph.D. and Giovanni Caforio, MD serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $180,751 to Republican causes and $173,336 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Bristol-Myers Squibb currently holds a ‘High’ rating.

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Company Leadership

Chris Boerner, Ph.D.
CEO at Bristol-Myers Squibb

Chris Boerner, Ph.D.

Chris Boerner currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in New York, New York, with a tenure of 8 years with the company. Boerner previously served on the Board of Directors at Achaogen and served in various roles at Seattle Genetics, Genentech, and McKinsey & Co.

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Dr. Boerner is involved in non-profit initiatives, contributing to Capital Health and Liberty Science Center. He holds a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and a Ph.D. from the University of California Berkeley.

Giovanni Caforio, MD
Chairman at Bristol-Myers Squibb

Giovanni Caforio, MD

Giovanni Caforio, MD, currently holds the position of Executive Board Chair at Bristol-Myers Squibb, previously serving as the CEO, with a tenure of 23 years with the company. Caforio currently sits on the Board of Directors at Stryker and previously served in various executive positions at Abbott Laboratories.

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Dr. Caforio is actively involved in non-profit initiatives, contributing to Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, and previously with Business Roundtable. He earned his M.D. from the University of Rome, Italy.

Dr. Caforio has contributed $130,600 in political giving to the Republican party and $21,280 to the Democrat party.

Political Contributions of Leadership

Republican Support
Democratic Support
$180,751 $173,336