Board Member
Azita Saleki-Gerhardt, Ph.D.
BACKGROUND
Dr. Saleki-Gerhardt is an executive with extensive experience leading the operations function of a global biopharmaceutical company. She currently serves as the executive vice president, chief operations officer at AbbVie Inc., a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative advanced therapies for some of the world’s most complex and critical conditions. Previously, she served as senior vice president, operations from 2013 to 2018. AbbVie was formed in 2013 as a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories. She spent more than 20 years at Abbott Laboratories in a variety of senior management roles focused on operations, manufacturing, and quality.
Dr. Saleki-Gerhardt holds a B.A. degree, an M.S. degree, and a Ph.D., each from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. Saleki-Gerhardt has extensive business and management experience as a senior executive officer responsible for the domestic and international manufacturing, quality, and distribution network of a global biopharmaceutical company. As executive vice president, chief operations officer at AbbVie, Dr. Saleki-Gerhardt is responsible for managing critical risks including those related to manufacturing, supply chain, quality, security, and environmental, health, and safety. Dr. Saleki-Gerhardt brings to the board important perspectives on manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, safety, and global business, in addition to providing insight and expertise into the life sciences industry.
