Jesus Acebillo
About Jesus Acebillo
Jesus Acebillo is the VP China & Asia Region at Bristol Myers Squibb in Singapore, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, including various leadership roles at Novartis.
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Jesus Acebillo is currently the VP China & Asia Region at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Singapore.
Experience at Novartis
Jesus Acebillo's tenure at Novartis included multiple leadership roles. He served as Senior Advisor for Public Health and Access of Medicines in Emerging Markets from 2019 to 2020 in Basel, Switzerland. Previously, he was Regional Director for NCA (Novartis Corporate Affairs) from 2016 to 2019 in Basel, and Global Head of Novartis Influenza Vaccines from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he was Senior Vice President Region Europa & International (REI) from 2012 to 2014 and Head of Vaccines International Region (VIR) from 2009 to 2012 in Basel and Barcelona, respectively. His earlier roles included Head of EGM (Emerging Growth Markets) from 2004 to 2009 and President of Novartis Group in Spain from 2000 to 2019. He began as CEO of Novartis Pharma in Spain from 1995 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Jesus Acebillo has a diverse educational background. He studied Executive Professional Education at Harvard University, focusing on the NVS Health Care Systems Excellence Program at the Harvard School of Public Health in 2013. He also pursued the Novartis-HBS International Management and Leadership program at Harvard Business School from 1999 to 2008. His foundational education was completed at Universidad de Zaragoza, where he earned a Medical Doctor degree in Immunology and Pediatrics and a Doctor en Medicina y Cirugia, both spanning from 1971 to 1977.
Key Initiatives and Mergers
Jesus Acebillo significantly contributed to strategic initiatives at Novartis. He played a pivotal role in the acquisition and integration of Tianyuan Vaccines into Novartis Vaccines China from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he was instrumental in the global-level merger of Novartis Influenza Vaccines and ACL to create Seqirus in 2015.
Leadership in Trade Associations
With over 20 years of experience, Jesus Acebillo has served as President or Vice-President of the Spanish Local Trade Association (Farmaindustria). In these roles, he represented the pharmaceutical sector in front of local authorities and institutions, advocating for the industry's interests and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.