AstraZeneca CEO joins Agilent Board

Published 21/05/2025, 14:54
AstraZeneca CEO joins Agilent Board

AstraZeneca PLC (LSE/STO/Nasdaq:LON:AZN), a global biopharmaceutical company, announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Pascal Soriot, has been appointed as a director of Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE:A)., effective today. The announcement was made in compliance with Listing Rule 6.4.9 (2).

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) is focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines across various therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals. The company operates globally, with its products reaching over 125 countries and serving millions of patients.

The appointment of Pascal Soriot to Agilent’s board marks a significant step for the CEO, who has been at the helm of AstraZeneca since 2012. Under his leadership, AstraZeneca has seen substantial growth and has been at the forefront of developing innovative therapies.

Agilent Technologies Inc., where Soriot will serve as a director, is a company that provides application-focused solutions in the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. This cross-industry collaboration is not uncommon as companies seek to strengthen their boards with leaders who have a proven track record in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

The information disclosed in this article is based on a press release statement by AstraZeneca and is intended to inform the public and shareholders of the latest corporate developments. This appointment reflects the ongoing interactions and partnerships among leaders in the healthcare and life sciences industries.

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