DE&I is endorsed at the highest level in the company by the CEO and the Executive Committee of Novartis.
Our Global DE&I leadership team, led by the Global Head of DE&I of Novartis, comprises 15 members representing all business units and areas, and our largest countries by employee population. Together, the team is responsible for driving our DE&I strategic priorities, working with business leaders across the company. Further, executive leaders have personal DE&I objectives, and are accountable for balanced gender representation in their business areas.
Beyond our formal governance, we have an engaged group of more than 800 employees who are DE&I advocates, and support our DE&I vision every day. This broader community is essential to amplify the reach of our DE&I activities and increase the engagement of our people.