Heather Bresch
The Power List 2015
Heather Bresch
Chief Executive Officer, Mylan
Revenue: $7.7 billion (2014)
Employees: circa 30,000
Heather is responsible for a workforce of approximately 30,000, a manufacturing footprint comprising nearly 40 facilities, and a portfolio of roughly 1,400 products sold in about 145 countries and territories. She aims to lead the next chapter of Mylan’s growth by transforming it from a pharmaceutical company into a healthcare company. She is also a leading advocate for global competitiveness and global quality standards — she was instrumental in the development of the US Generic Drug User Fee Act.