Lilly appoints Nielsen finance head as new board member

Lilly has announced the appointment of Jamere Jackson as a new member of the company board, effective as of October 1st 2016.

Mr Jackson, who is currently the chief financial officer of the global information and measurement company Nielsen, will also serve on the Lilly audit and finance committees following his appointment.

Prior to joining Nielsen in 2014, Mr Jackson was served in various roles at GE over the course of a decade-long career, with his last position there being that of vice-president and chief financial officer for the drilling and surface division of GE Oil and Gas.

His experience also includes stints at First Data Corporation, Total System Services, Pizza Hut and Procter and Gamble.

Dr John Lechleiter, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Lilly, said: "His experience at Nielsen will also provide an important perspective to our business and help broaden our understanding of consumer markets and strategies."

It was recently announced that Dr Lechleiter will be stepping down from his position on December 31st, with David Ricks confirmed as his successor.

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