Most Powerful Women

Emma Walmsley

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  • Affiliation
    GSK
  • Title
    CEO
  • Country/Territory
    U.K.

Emma Walmsley, one of pharma’s most powerful bosses, is entering the ninth year of her ambitious turnaround mission at GSK, driving the company forward in discoveries related to cancer and antimicrobial resistance, while doubling down on AI. In 2024 GSK doubled sales of its cancer treatments, taking total company revenue to $41.7 billion. Walmsley’s pay packet rose to $13.3 million as reward for GSK’s topline growth.