David Simmons joined the Viatris board of directors in August 2025.
Career Highlights:
Mr. Simmons currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Caliber Holdings Corporation and Senior Advisor to Abingworth LLP. Prior to joining Caliber Holdings, Mr. Simmons served as Operating Partner with Hellman & Friedman LLC, held management roles of increasing responsibility at PPD, Inc., including Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and at Pfizer Inc., where he most recently held the position of President and General Manager, Emerging Markets and Established Products. Mr. Simmons’ previous board service includes tenures at Curia Global, Inc. (Albany Molecular Research Inc. prior to 2021), Launch Therapeutics, Inc., Medline Industries, Inc. and Owens & Minor, Inc.
Key Skills and Experience:
Mr. Simmons' qualifications to serve on the Board include, among others, his experience and expertise regarding public company management, finance, accounting and capital markets, global business, information security, and strategy and M&A. Mr. Simmons also brings healthcare industry and human capital management experience to the Board.
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