Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors offers a diverse and complementary skill set, well positioned to drive accountability and outcomes.

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    David Hoover

    R. David Hoover

    R. David Hoover is the Chairman of the Elanco Board of Directors.

    Jeffrey Simmons

    Jeffrey N. Simmons

    Jeffrey N. Simmons serves as president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health.

    Kapila Kapur Anand

    Kapila Kapur Anand

    Kapila Kapur Anand has served as a member since September 2018.

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    John P. Bilbrey

    John P. Bilbrey has served as a member since March 2019.

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    William F. Doyle

    William F. Doyle has served as a member since December 2020.


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    Art A. Garcia

    Art A. Garcia has served as a member since May 2019.


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    Michael J. Harrington

    Michael J. Harrington has served as a member since September 2018.

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    Paul Herendeen

    Paul Herendeen has served as a member since December 2020.


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    Lawrence E. Kurzius

    Lawrence E. Kurzius has served as a member since September 2018.


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    Deborah T. Kochevar, D.V.M., Ph.D, DACVCP

    Deborah T. Kochevar has served as a member since March 2019.

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    Kirk McDonald

    Kirk McDonald has served as a member since March 2019.


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    Denise Scots-Knight

    Denise Scots-Knight has served as a member since March 2019.

    Board of Directors Committees & Charters

    Our Board of Directors is responsible for the general oversight of Elanco business and performance, including providing guidance for corporate strategy, legal compliance, ethical conduct, and evaluating the management of business. Specific responsibilities are also delegated to individual committees of the board.

    Board Of Directors


    Our Board of Directors is responsible for the general oversight of Elanco business and performance, including providing guidance for corporate strategy, legal compliance, ethical conduct, and evaluating the management of business. Specific responsibilities are also delegated to individual committees of the board.

    Members

    R. David Hoover

    Chair

    Jeffrey N. Simmons

    Member

    Kapila K. Anand

    Member

    John P. Bilbrey

    Member

    William F. Doyle

    Member

    Art A. Garcia

    Member

    Michael J. Harrington

    Member

    Paul Herendeen

    Member

    Deborah T. Kochevar

    Member

    Lawrence E. Kurzius

    Member

    Kirk P. McDonald

    Member

    Denise Scots-Knight

    Member

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