ABBV Leadership & Board
18 key people at AbbVie Inc.
Executives
Robert A. Michael
Chairman of the Board & CEO
Became CEO in 2024, added Chairman role effective July 2025; previously President & COO, CFO; 30+ years at Abbott/AbbVie.
Scott T. Reents
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Named CFO in June 2022; previously VP of Tax and Treasury; joined the company in 2013.
Jeffrey Stewart
EVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Leads global commercial operations across all therapeutic areas and the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Roopal Thakkar, M.D.
EVP, R&D & Chief Scientific Officer
Appointed July 2024; leads 14,000+ R&D team members; drives pipeline across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care.
Azita Saleki-Gerhardt, Ph.D.
EVP, Chief Operations Officer
Oversees global manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and enterprise services for all AbbVie products.
Perry Siatis
EVP, General Counsel & Secretary
Promoted to General Counsel in late 2022; succeeded Laura Schumacher; previously SVP and Deputy General Counsel.
Carrie Strom
SVP, President of Global Allergan Aesthetics
Leads the Allergan Aesthetics business including Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, CoolSculpting, and SkinMedica.
Tracie Haas
SVP, Corporate Affairs
Develops and executes global strategies for corporate reputation, communications, and government affairs.
Board of Directors
Roxanne S. Austin
Lead Independent Director
Board
President of Austin Investment Advisors; became Lead Independent Director in July 2024; joined board in 2018.
Robert J. Alpern, M.D.
Independent Director
Board
Ensign Professor of Medicine and Physiology and former Dean of Yale School of Medicine; joined board in 2013.
William H.L. Burnside
Independent Director
Board
Retired Senior Vice President and Director of The Boston Consulting Group; joined board in 2018.
Thomas C. Freyman
Independent Director
Board
Retired EVP of Finance and Administration at Abbott Laboratories; brings extensive pharmaceutical finance expertise.
Brett J. Hart
Independent Director
Board
President of United Airlines Holdings, Inc.; brings corporate governance and operational leadership experience.
Edward M. Liddy
Independent Director
Board
Retired Chairman and CEO of The Allstate Corporation; joined board in 2013; insurance and financial services background.
Melody B. Meyer
Independent Director
Board
Retired President of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production; energy industry and operations expertise.
Edward J. Rapp
Independent Director
Board
Retired Group President for Resource Industries at Caterpillar Inc.; global operations and strategy background.
Rebecca B. Roberts
Independent Director
Board
Retired President of Chevron Pipe Line Company; extensive experience in energy, operations, and engineering.
Frederick H. Waddell
Independent Director
Board
Former Chairman and CEO of Northern Trust Corporation; deep expertise in finance, banking, and corporate governance.