Robert J. Hugin

Robert J. Hugin ("Bob") is the CEO of Celgene Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company with operations in more than 50 countries.[1]

Career

Mr. Hugin became the CEO of Celgene Corporation in June of 2010 after already serving as their president and COO from May of 2006. He was elected chairman in June of 2011 by the Celgene Board of Directors. He first came to Celgene in June of 1999 as a senior vice president and CFO and he was elected to their Board of Directors in December of 2001.[1] From 1985 until April of 1999, Mr. Hugin worked with J.P. Morgan & Co. Inc. and was a Managing Director. [2]

Other leadership roles

In April of 2013, Mr. Hugin became the chairman of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). He is also the Independent Director at The Medicines Co. and a Director at Choose New Jersey.[2] He is on many Board of Directors including: The Medicines Co., Atlantic Health System, Inc., Darden School Foundation, Princeton University, Family Promise and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.[3] He was the Chairman of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey. He also served as a United States Marine Corps infantry officer.[2]

Education

Mr. Hugin graduated from Princeton University in 1976 with an AB degree and graduated from the University of Virginia with an MBA in 1985.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Celgene’s Robert J. Hugin Becomes PhRMA Board Chairman". PHRMA. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Robert J. Hugin". Business Week. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Robert J. Hugin". Market Watch. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Robert J. Hugin". Forbes. Retrieved 29 October 2014.