Christophe Weber is President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Representative Director of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. He joined the company in April 2014 as Chief Operating Officer, was named President and Representative Director in June 2014, and was subsequently appointed CEO in April 2015. Mr. Weber has focused on globalization, creating a global One Takeda culture and R&D transformation while creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and strengthening the company’s ethical values and corporate governance. Through this transformation, Takeda became one of the leading global biopharmaceutical companies in the world. Prior to joining Takeda, Mr. Weber spent 20 years at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), where he held senior leadership roles in Europe, Asia and the United States.