Daniel Vasella
- January 9, 2024
- Businessman
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Daniel Vasella |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 15, 1953(1953-08-15) |
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | Fribourg |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Birth City | Canton of Fribourg |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Daniel Vasella Biography
| Name | Daniel Vasella |
| Birthday | Aug 15 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | Fribourg |
| Home Town | Canton of Fribourg |
| Birth Country | Switzerland |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Siblings | Andrea Vasella |
| Spouse | Laurence Vasella |
| Children(s) | 3 |
Daniel Vasella is one of the most popular and richest Businessman who was born on August 15, 1953 in Fribourg, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.
Daniel Lucius Vasella (born 15 August 1953) is a Swiss medical doctor, author, and executive who served as CEO and chairman of the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG, the world’s fifth largest drug company. During his tenure Novartis shares fell 10%, compared to the industry average. In February 2013 Vasella was awarded close to $78 million in a “golden handshake”
Vasella met Anne-Laurence Moret, the niece of former Sandoz CFO, CEO, and chairman Marc Moret, in 1973, and they were married in 1978. Vasella and his wife have two sons and a daughter. His older brother, Andrea Vasella, was a professor at the ETH Zurich. Vasella is a patron of the arts and enjoys skiing and spending time outdoors.
Daniel Vasella Net Worth
| Net Worth | US$300 million+ |
| Source Of Income | Businessman |
| House | Living in own house. |
Daniel Vasella is one of the richest Businessman from Switzerland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Daniel Vasella 's net worth US$300 million+. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Vasella was born in Fribourg, Switzerland, in 1953. His father was a history professor at the local university, and his mother was a housewife. His desire to become a doctor began during his childhood, which was marked by several tragedies. At eight years old, he contracted TB and meningitis and spent nearly a year in hospitals. When Vasella was 13 years old, his father died from complications of surgery.
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Who is Daniel Vasella Dating?
According to our records, Daniel Vasella married to Laurence Vasella. As of December 1, 2023, Daniel Vasella’s is not dating anyone.
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In January 2010, Vasella decided to step down as CEO. He was replaced by his hand-picked successor, Joseph Jimenez, the Division Head of Novartis Pharmaceuticals at the time.
Facts & Trivia
Danylo Ranked on the list of most popular Businessman. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Switzerland. Daniel Vasella celebrates birthday on August 15 of every year.
In November 2014, Vasella was elected as a member of the board of directors at XBiotech, Inc, a biopharmaceutical company located in Austin, Texas, that focuses on the discovery and commercialization of a next generation of therapeutic antibodies which harness a human’s natural immunity to fight disease. Vasella is an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2004, Time magazine named him one of the world’s 100 most influential people, and he was chosen as the Most Influential European Business Leader of the Last 25 Years by the readers of the Financial Times. He is a former member of the Steering Committee of the Bilderberg Group.