Jean-Pierre Garnier (born 31 October 1947) is a French businessman, and a former chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline.[1]

Jean-Pierre Garnier
Born (1947-10-31) 31 October 1947 (age 77)
NationalityFrench
EducationLycée Kléber
Alma materUniversity of Strasbourg
OccupationBusinessman
Known forCEO of GlaxoSmithKline (2000-2008)

Early life

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He was born in Le Mans in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. He attended Lycée Kléber in Strasbourg. He did a PhD at the Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg.

Career

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Schering-Plough

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He joined the Belgian subsidiary of Schering-Plough in 1978. From 1989 to 1990 he was the manager of the US pharmaceuticals products division.

SmithKline Beecham

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He joined SmithKline Beecham in 1990, becoming chief operating officer in 1995, then chief executive in May 2000.

In December 2000 he was appointed chief executive of GSK, during his tenure there were a number of controversies, after his retirement in 2008 GSK pleaded guilty to criminal charges[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Management Today 2004
  2. ^ "GlaxoSmithKline to Plead Guilty and Pay $3 Billion to Resolve Fraud Allegations and Failure to Report Safety Data". 2 July 2012.
Business positions
Preceded by
New company
Chief Executive of GSK
January 2001 - May 2008
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief Executive of SmithKline Beecham
May 2000 - December 2000
Succeeded by
Company defunct
Preceded by
Chief Operating Officer of SmithKline Beecham
1995 - April 2000
Succeeded by