Leo Groothuis joined the Viatris board of directors in May 2023.
Career Highlights:
Mr. Groothuis currently serves as General Counsel of HAL Investments, the Dutch investment subsidiary of HAL Holding N.V., a public international investment company listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange, which is focused on increasing shareholder value. Prior to his role at HAL Investments, he served as a partner at NautaDutilh, an international law firm.
Key Skills and Experience:
Mr. Groothuis’ qualifications to serve on the Viatris Board include, among others, his experience regarding corporate governance, global business, legal and regulatory oversight, risk oversight and compliance, and strategy and M&A acquired during his legal career, where he was a trusted C-suite and board advisor to some of the largest companies in both Europe and the U.S. which resulted in him being recognized as a top lawyer and thought leader in corporate governance, capital markets and M&A for the guidance he gave to numerous multi-national private and public companies as they undertook significant complex strategic transactions. In addition, he has corporate social responsibility experience obtained through his active involvement in the development and execution of HAL Investments’ ESG strategy. Mr. Groothuis also brings corporate social responsibility experience to the Board obtained through his active involvement in the development and execution of Hal Investments’ environmental, social and governance strategy.