Sanofi has appointed Lisa Sha as general manager, vaccines, for the UK and Ireland. She takes up the role with immediate effect and will be based at the company’s UK headquarters. The appointment will support Sanofi’s advancement in vaccinations in the UK and Ireland.
Lisa joined Sanofi in 2019 and has held senior leadership positions spanning cardiovascular therapies, transplantation and general medicines. Prior to working at Sanofi, she worked in marketing, strategy and transformation roles in both the US and Europe. Notably, she was senior product manager at Philips and a consultant at ClearView Pharmaceuticals.
Karine Labaky, head of key markets, vaccines at Sanofi said: “I am delighted to welcome Lisa to this critical role. Her appointment comes at an important time as we look to further strengthen our commitment to public health, working alongside healthcare partners and stakeholders. Lisa’s strategic mindset and dynamic leadership approach will be invaluable.”
Lisa commented: “As someone who has seen the transformative power of vaccines firsthand, I am deeply honoured to take on this role at such a crucial time for public health in the UK and Ireland. Vaccines are more than just medicine – they are the foundation of healthy communities, protecting our loved ones and reducing the burden of preventable diseases.”