Karen Katen, 58, is Chairman of the Pfizer Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pfizer Inc. devoted to supporting healthcare access, education and community outreach initiatives around the world. Ms. Katen retired in March 2007 as Vice Chairman of Pfizer Inc., a research-based, global pharmaceutical company. Ms. Katen joined Pfizer in 1974 and held a series of management positions including serving as President of Pfizer Human Health, the company’s principal operating group.
Ms. Katen has been a member of our Board since December 1994 and is a member of the Business Conduct and Corporate Responsibility Committee and the Management Development and Compensation Committee.
Ms. Katen is also a director of General Motors Corporation and a board member of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Catalyst, RAND Health Advisory Board and the New York Botanical Garden. Ms. Katen is a trustee for the University of Chicago and is a council member of the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago. |