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The Novartis Board of Directors is responsible for the direction, strategy, organization and administration of the company. The Board comprises 12 members and chaired by Dr. Daniel Vasella.
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Board of Directors
Daniel Vasella, M.D.
Chairman
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Ulrich Lehner, Ph.D.
Vice Chairman and Lead Director
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Hans-Joerg Rudloff
Vice Chairman
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William Brody, M.D., Ph.D.
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Srikant Datar, Ph.D.
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Ann Fudge
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Alexandre F. Jetzer
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Pierre Landolt
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Andreas von Planta, Ph.D.
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Dr. Ing. Wendelin Wiedeking
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Marjorie M. Yang
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Rolf M. Zinkernagel, M.D.
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Corporate Secretary
Monika Matti
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Corporate governance

We are fully committed to good corporate governance.
Company history

Novartis was created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz.
Our businesses

We offer a wide range of healthcare products in pharmaceuticals, vaccines and diagnostics, generics and consumer health.