Bristol Myers Squibb appoints Cari Gallman as executive vice president, general counsel and chief policy officer

Ella Day | May 8, 2025 | Appointment | Business Services, Legal, Research and Development Corporate, appointment, bristol myers squibb 

Global biopharma company, Bristol Myers Squibb, has announced the appointment of Cari Gallman as executive vice president, general counsel and chief policy officer.

She succeeds Sandra Leung, who has retired after spending 33 years at the company.

Gallman has extensive leadership experience in pharmaceutical law and compliance, and in her new role she will lead the company’s law department. This marks another leadership role held at Bristol Myers Squibb, of which she joined in 2015. Most recently, she served as executive vice president of corporate affairs, responsible for advancing the company strategy. Prior to that, she was chief compliance and ethics officer where she oversaw adherence to ethical business standards.

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Gallman said, “I am committed to continuing to build on the company’s culture of integrity and shape a dynamic policy environment that protects innovation and patients.”

Chief executive officer of Bristol Myers Squibb Christopher Boerner, commented: “Under Cari’s leadership, our legal and policy teams are well-positioned to advance Bristol Myers Squibb’s efforts to drive and deliver innovation to patients facing serious diseases.”

Ella Day

7/5/25

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