Angus Russell

Angus Russell
Born Angus C. Russell
(1956-01-02) 2 January 1956
Nationality British
Occupation Businessman
Years active 1977–present
Salary $2,826,000
Title Former chief executive of Shire plc
Term 2008–2013
Predecessor Matthew Emmens
Successor Flemming Ørnskov

Angus C. Russell (born 2 January 1956) is a British businessman. He was the chief executive (CEO) of Shire plc, a multinational speciality biopharmaceutical manufacturing company from 2008 to 2013.

Early life

Russell qualified as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand and is a fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.[1]

Career

Russell was appointed as the chief executive (CEO) of Shire plc on 18 June 2008, taking over from Matthew Emmens, who became non-executive chairman.

On 30 April 2013, Flemming Ørnskov of Bayer took over as CEO.[2]

Personal life

His wife lives in Montreal, Canada.[3]

References

  1. "Angus C. Russell: Executive Profile". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  2. "Severn Trent's Tony Wray create ripples as he charts a path for the water industry". Reuters. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  3. "Shire CEO Angus Russell to retire, replaced by Bayer's Flemming Ornskov". PhillyPharma. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
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