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Press Release: Belén Garijo to become Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi
Belén Garijo to become Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi Paris, February 12, 2026. Sanofi's Board of Directors met on February 11, 2026, and decided not to renew the Director mandate of Paul Hudson. As a result, Paul Hudson’s last day as Chief Executive Officer will be on February 17, 2026 at the end of business. The Board thanks him for his valuable contributions to the transformation and development of the Group over the last six years. Following the proposal of the Appointments Committee, the
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