Patrik Jonsson to retire after 36 years; Ilya Yuffa named president, Lilly Global Markets
PR Newswire•27/10/2026•16:03 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Ilya Yuffa named Lilly Global Markets president effective Jan. 1, 2027
- ➤Lilly will combine U.S. and international businesses into one global markets organization
- ➤Patrik Jonsson retiring end-2026 after 36 years at Lilly
- ➤Laura Steele promoted to president, Lilly USA
- ➤Elias Khalil promoted to president, Lilly Europe and Canada
Expert Statements
David A. Ricks, Chair and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company
“For more than three decades, Patrik has dedicated his career to improving lives by bringing our medicines to people around the world. He has held multiple executive roles in the company spanning drug development and customer operations, including head of immunology, cardiometabolic health and Lilly USA. Today he applies his deep expertise in global launches across Lilly International. Patrik is a patient-focused, engaging team leader who has mentored countless colleagues. On behalf of our Board, leadership team and thousands of employees he has worked alongside, I thank Patrik for his service to our company.”
David A. Ricks, Chair and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company
“To build on our momentum, now is the right time to consolidate our geographies for greater impact. Ilya has run both our international and U.S. businesses, and his range of experience and commitment to excellence make him uniquely qualified to lead our customer-facing operations worldwide. He is joined by a proven team with the expertise and focus to help us reach even more people with our medicines.”
Patrik Jonsson to retire after 36 years; Ilya Yuffa named president, Lilly Global Markets PR Newswire
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