Eli Lilly international business chief Jonsson to retire; Yuffa to head global markets unit
LLY•Eli Lilly said Patrik Jonsson will retire at the end of 2026 after 36 years at the drugmaker, and Ilya Yuffa will lead its newly created Lilly Global Markets organization from January 1, 2027. The company is combining its US and international commercial operations.
1. Leadership transition
Jonsson, executive vice president and president of international business, will retire at the end of 2026. Yuffa will become executive vice president and president of Lilly Global Markets on January 1, 2027, as the company combines its US and international commercial operations.
2. Regional leadership changes
Laura Steele will become president of Lilly USA on January 1, 2027. Elias Khalil will become group vice president and president of Lilly Europe and Canada, while Nabil Daoud will remain president of Lilly InterContinental. Lilly said leaders of its six geographic hubs will report to Yuffa.
