Joseph C. Papa

Joseph C. Papa
Born 1955/1956 (age 60)[1]
Nationality American
Alma mater University of Connecticut
Northwestern University
Salary US$67.4 million[2]
Title Chairman and CEO, Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Term May 2016-
Predecessor J. Michael Pearson

Joseph C. Papa (born 1955/56) is an American businessman, the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Valeant Pharmaceuticals from 2 May 2016, at an annual salary of US$67.4 million,[2] succeeding J. Michael Pearson.[3]

Papa has a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut in 1978 and an MBA degree in Marketing and Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management in 1983.[1]

Prior to joining Valeant, Papa was the chairman and CEO of Perrigo.[4]

If Valeant's shares ever reach $270 again, Papa will receive $500 million.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Joseph C. Papa. "Joseph C. Papa: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
  2. 1 2 Zachary Tracer. "Valeant Sets Incoming CEO Joe Papa's Pay at $67.4 Million". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
  3. Steele, Anne (2016-04-25). "Valeant Names Joseph Papa as New CEO". WSJ. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
  4. "Valeant new ceo pay package - Business Insider". Uk.businessinsider.com. 2016-03-31. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
  5. "Valeant's New CEO Joseph Papa Could Pull in $500 Million". Fortune. 2016-04-25. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
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