Ian C. Read is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Pfizer, one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, which brings therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives. These include medicines and vaccines, along with many of the world's best-known consumer healthcare products.Previously, he served as Senior Vice President, Pfizer, and Group President of the Worldwide Biopharmaceutical Businesses. In that role, he oversaw Pfizer’s global business.Ian began his career with Pfizer in 1978 and had takenon positions of increasing responsibilities, including Operational Auditor, Chief Financial Officer of Pfizer Mexico, Country Manager of Pfizer Brazil, President of Pfizer's International Pharmaceuticals Group, Executive Vice President ofPfizer Europe, Corporate Vice President, etc.Ian received his B.Sc. in chemical engineering from London University Imperial College in 1974. He earned his Chartered Accountants certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales in 1978.Ian serves on the boards of PhRMA, Kimberly-Clark and the Partnership for New York City.