AstraZeneca PLC is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company operates through two primary segments: BioPharmaceuticals and Oncology.
AstraZeneca was founded on April 6, 1999, through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group PLC and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Main Product(s):
AstraZeneca is involved in the development of medications across a wide range of medical disciplines. Its key areas of focus include respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, and oncology.
Short History of AstraZeneca PLC:
April 1999 – AstraZeneca was formed by the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group PLC.
2006 – The company announced major investments in biotech.
2013 – AstraZeneca refocused on three main therapy areas: Oncology, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease, and Respiratory.
2020 – The company played a significant role in developing a COVID-19 vaccine.
2023 – Continues to be at the forefront of developing innovative drugs, particularly in oncology.
Key Executives:
Name
Title
Pay
Exercised
Year Born
Mr. Pascal Soriot D.V.M., M.B.A.
CEO & Executive Director
4.78M
N/A
1959
Dr. Aradhana Sarin M.D.
CFO & Executive Director
2.73M
N/A
1975
Ms. Pam P. Cheng
EVP of Global opt. & IT, Chief Sust. Officer and Member of External Sust.Adv. Board
N/A
N/A
1971
Mr. Andrew P. Barnett
Head of Investor Relations
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mr. Jeffrey Pott
CHRO, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel & Member of External Sustainability Advisory Board
N/A
N/A
N/A
Gonzalo Vina
Head of Global Media Relations
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dr. Menelas Pangalos Ph.D.
EVP of BioPharmaceuticals R&D and Member of External Sustainability Advisory Board
N/A
N/A
1967
Dr. Ruud Dobber Ph.D.
Executive Vice-President of BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dr. Susan Mary Galbraith M.D., Ph.D.
Executive Vice President of Oncology Research & Development