Yann Cardot
About Yann Cardot
Yann Cardot is the Vice President and General Manager GMS China at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles in quality control, manufacturing, and strategic project management.
Company
Yann Cardot is currently serving as the Vice President and General Manager GMS China at Bristol Myers Squibb. His role places him in Shanghai, China, where he oversees the entire General Medicine Segment (GMS) operations within the region.
Title
Yann Cardot holds the position of Vice President and General Manager GMS China at Bristol Myers Squibb. His responsibilities encompass leading strategic and operational initiatives for the General Medicine Segment in China.
Education and Expertise
Yann Cardot completed his studies at Université Paris Descartes from 1979 to 1983, acquiring a solid foundation in the pharmaceutical field. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, his expertise spans across quality control, manufacturing, and strategic project management.
Background
Throughout his extensive career, Yann Cardot has held numerous leadership roles across multiple countries, including the United States, China, and France. His career initiated at Sanofi, where he progressed through various roles such as finance controller and industrial method associate. Over the years, he has worked with numerous pharmaceutical giants like Eli Lilly, GSK, Organon, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, focusing on quality operations and manufacturing.
Achievements
Yann Cardot has successfully managed pivotal projects and departments in global pharmaceutical companies. Notably, he led the Humacao site for Bristol-Myers Squibb, a significant manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico, from 2012 to 2015. His roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb also included Vice President Quality Operations EMEA, Asia PAC and API, and Executive Director EMEA Quality Operation, besides senior roles at GSK and Eli Lilly. His experience as an officer in the French Army also highlights his leadership capabilities.