R. David Hoover has served on the Elanco Board of Directors since September 2018. 

Hoover retired from Ball Corporation as Chief Executive Officer in 2011 after a 41-year leadership career. After joining Ball Corporation in 1970, Hoover held several leadership positions throughout his tenure, including Vice President of finance and administration for both the company’s agricultural systems division and the company’s aerospace systems group; Vice President and Treasurer; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Chief Operating Officer, among other roles. 

Hoover previously served on the board of directors of Edgewell Personal Care, Eli Lilly and Company, Ball Corporation and Steelcase Inc. 

Hoover is an advisory trustee of DePauw University and on the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Dean’s Council. He is also a Director of Children’s Hospital Colorado and a member of the Colorado Forum. He received his bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and his MBA from Indiana University. Additionally, he completed the advanced management program at Harvard University Graduate School of Business.