GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Global-wide
Roy Papatheodorou of Novartis International AG
Novartis Pharmaceuticals’ general counsel Roy Papatheodorou is labelled “one to watch” by commentators, who cite his “brilliant” legal abilities as a key strength. He is held in particularly high regard for his expertise in complex transactional mandates, earning acclaim for his role acting for Novartis in a transformational deal which saw it acquire GSK’s oncology products line for USD14.5 billion and sell its animal healthcare unit to Eli Lilly for USD5.4 billion shortly after his arrival as head of Novartis’ transactional team in 2014. Prior to taking on his position at Novartis, Papatheodorou spent six years at Linklaters in its corporate practice and also served as general counsel of Actavis, stepping down after the completion of Watson Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of the drug maker for EUR4.25 billion.