Franz Humer

Biography

Franz has over 25 years’ extensive experience in acting as an executive director of global blue chip companies. In 1995, he joined Hoffmann-La Roche’s board, then progressing to become CEO and Chairman at Roche Holding Ltd over a period of 16 years. Previous to this he held various global and pivotal roles at Glaxo Pharmaceuticals and Glaxo Holdings, including a seat on the board. Franz joined the board of Diageo in 2005 and became chairman in 2008. He is also a non-executive director of Citigroup, Inc, Chugai Pharmaceuticals Limited of Japan, Bial Pharmaceuticals of Portugal, Kite Pharma and WISeKey of Switzerland and a member of the international advisory board of Allianz SE. Franz has a PhD in law from the University of Innsbruck and an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau. He is the Chairman of the board of directors of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children. Franz has been awarded the Singapore Public Service Star and the “Grosses goldenes Ehrenzeichen mit dem Stern für Verdienste” of Austria.

Research Interest

 Clinical Sciences.