Bristol Myers Squibb announces the appointment of Guy Oliver as General Manager for the UK and Ireland

Uxbridge, Middlesex, 11 March 2024 – Bristol Myers Squibb today announced the appointment of Guy Oliver as General Manager for the company in the UK and Ireland. In this role, he will lead the UK and Ireland commercial affiliate as it enters a period of renewal, transforming its product portfolio through its mission to help patients prevail over serious disease. Oliver will also sit on the European Markets Leadership Team reporting into Monica Shaw, Senior Vice President and Head of European Markets.

Commenting on his appointment, Oliver said: “I’m delighted to be joining Bristol Myers Squibb at this exciting time. I look forward to working with the team to deliver on our bold ambitions to deliver more medicines to patients in the UK and Ireland. As a certified Great Place to Work® UK, Bristol Myers Squibb has demonstrated its commitment not just to patients but also to the many talented people the company employs here. I’m looking forward to joining a thriving and inclusive culture where we can learn from and empower each other to do great things.”

Oliver joins Bristol Myers Squibb from Ipsen, where he served as General Manager UK and Ireland. Previously, Oliver worked at Novartis for 16 years, holding several senior positions across different functions and geographies. His background brings significant expertise in Bristol Myers Squibb’s therapeutic areas of oncology, haematology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience. Guy studied Pharmacology and Pharmacy and worked as a Pharmacist in New Zealand, and as a Clinical Pharmacist in Guy’s Hospital, London before moving into the pharmaceutical sector.

“We are thrilled to welcome Guy at this pivotal moment for us as we expand our portfolio, bringing new and innovative medicines to help patients across a broadening range of chronic conditions in the UK and Ireland” said Monica Shaw, Senior Vice President of European Markets, Bristol Myers Squibb. “As someone who is passionate about accelerating access to innovative therapies, Guy is the perfect leader to carry out our mission of helping patients prevail over serious diseases.”

As one of Bristol Myers Squibb’s global hubs, the UK and Ireland plays a strategic role within the company. More than 2,000 people are employed across its five sites in Uxbridge, Chester, Moreton, Cruiserath, and Dublin, covering a Commercial Head Office, European Capability Centre, Global Product Development and Supply Formulation Centre, European Biologics sterile drug product facility, and External Manufacturing.