Susan Desmond-Hellmann Biography

The CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann. She directs the organization's efforts to increase value for everyone worldwide. She establishes important goals, evaluates outcomes, and promotes relationships with significant partners. Sue possesses exceptional skills in health and medicine as well as a strong background in working at a significant foundation. She was the Chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she was responsible for all aspects of the clinical emphasis and exploration programs for the expert and graduate schools, before joining the organization in 2014. She conducted a comprehensive review of the university's strategy, developed a comprehensive financial plan, supported the formation of research alliances with leading companies like Pfizer and Bayer, and was designated the first Vice-Chancellor of Diversity and Outreach at UCSF. She continues to teach at UCSF with full tenure. Prior to UCSF Sue worked at Genentech for 14 years, holding a variety of positions until becoming president of product development (2004 – 2009). She was accountable to the board for Genentech's revolutionary pre-clinical and clinical improvement method, company expansion, and item portfolio. She also claimed to be a member of Genentech's official advisory board.

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