Taking the Reins
Vasant Narasimhan has been named the new CEO of global healthcare company Novartis, after Joseph Jimenez decided to quit. He has spent eight years at the helm. Narasimhan, of Indian origin, is currently the global head of drug development, and the chief medical officer of the company and member of its executive committee. Narasimhan has held several positions within the company, one of which was as its head of development for Novartis Pharmaceuticals.