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Albert Bourla

Chairman and CEO at PFIZER
Board
Since January 2019
Age
63 years
Education
Holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology of Reproduction.
Tenure
Joined Pfizer in 1993 and has held numerous leadership roles including President and General Manager of the Established Products Business Unit (2010-2013), Group President roles in February 2016 and June 2016, Chief Operating Officer from January 2018 to December 2018, before becoming Chief Executive Officer in January 2019 and Chairman in January 2020.

Also at PFIZER

AM
Aamir Malik
Chief U.S. Commercial Officer and EVP
AdG
Alexandre de Germay
Chief International Commercial Officer and EVP
CB
Chris Boshoff
Chief Scientific Officer and President, R&D

About

Albert Bourla was born in 1962 and has developed a passion for science and innovation from an early age. He pursued a career in veterinary medicine and biotechnology, earning advanced degrees that have laid the foundation for his success. His educational background provided him with the skills required to contribute significantly to the field of biopharmaceuticals.

Over the span of more than 25 years at Pfizer, he started his journey with the company in 1993 and steadily advanced through a variety of roles in key divisions. His career is highlighted by pivotal leadership positions, where he was responsible for strategic initiatives, product development, and driving global commercial operations. His contributions have been instrumental in the development of groundbreaking treatments, including playing a central role in the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Beyond his roles within the company, he has been actively involved in shaping Pfizer’s corporate culture and strategy. His leadership has not only focused on scientific innovation and operational excellence but has also emphasized corporate social responsibility, diversity, and global healthcare equity. These initiatives under his stewardship have reinforced Pfizer's reputation as a leader in the biopharmaceutical industry.

$PFE Performance Under Albert Bourla

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Pfizer Chief Operating Officer January 2018 - December 2018 N/A
Pfizer Group President, Pfizer Innovative Health June 2016 - December 2017 N/A
Pfizer Group President, Global Innovative Pharma Business February 2016 - June 2016 Responsible for Vaccines, Oncology, and Consumer Healthcare since 2014
Pfizer President and General Manager of Established Products Business Unit December 2010 - December 2013 N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmount ($)Payment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary1,787,500 AnnualFixed base salary for 2023
Aircraft Usage154,520 AnnualIncremental cost for personal use of company aircraft
Financial Counseling15,000 AnnualAllowance for financial counseling, including tax preparation and estate planning
Car Usage23,733 AnnualIncremental cost for personal use of a car and driver
Security789,495 AnnualAdditional security protection due to heightened security risks
Other2,443 AnnualIncidental items provided in connection with Pfizer business meetings
Savings Plan Contributions16,500 AnnualEmployer contributions under the Savings Plan
Supplemental Savings Plan Contributions1,257,563 AnnualEmployer contributions under the Supplemental Savings Plan

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Performance Share Awards (PSAs)

Metric [Unit/Scale]**ValueDetails
Grant DateFeb 23, 2023 Date the PSAs were granted
Grant Date Fair Value$8,745,187 Determined using the closing stock price on the grant date
Grant Date Stock Price$42.30 Stock price on the grant date
Threshold Shares0 shares No payout if performance is below threshold
Target Shares206,742 shares Target award based on performance goals
Maximum Shares413,484 shares Cap on shares that can be earned if performance exceeds targets
Payout Range0% to 200% Determined by achievement of adjusted net income and total shareholder return (TSR) over 2023–2025
Vesting Schedule3 years (extendable to 5 years) PSAs vest on the third anniversary, with an option to extend vesting to the fifth anniversary if elected
Performance Period2023–2025 Three-year period over which performance is measured

Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs)

Metric [Unit/Scale]**ValueDetails
Grant DateFeb 23, 2023 Date the TSRUs were granted
Grant Date Fair Value$8,761,683 TSRU award fair value on the grant date
Grant Date Stock Price$42.30 Stock price on the grant date
Vesting Schedule3 years TSRUs vest on the third anniversary and are settled on the fifth or seventh anniversary

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

Metric [Unit/Scale]**ValueDetails
Threshold Payout$0 Minimum payout threshold
Target Payout$3,575,342 Target bonus payout if financial goals are met
Maximum Payout$8,938,355 Maximum possible payout under the plan
Actual Payout$0 No payout was made as Pfizer did not achieve the required financial targets in 2023
Performance PeriodJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023 Evaluation period for the non-equity incentive plan

Short-Term Incentive Bonus

Metric [Unit/Scale]**ValueDetails
Actual Bonus Award$0 No short-term bonus awarded due to missed financial targets
Performance Period2023 Financial performance period for short-term incentives

This comprehensive breakdown explains the performance compensation components for 2023, including detailed metrics, targets, vesting schedules, and performance periods with exact dollar amounts and share units as available.

Interviews

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: Focusing on opportunities outside of vaccines with RFK Jr. thumbnail

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: Focusing on opportunities outside of vaccines with RFK Jr.

CNBC Television
5:14 min
Feb 18, 2025
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: Our 2025 focus is on pipeline thumbnail

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: Our 2025 focus is on pipeline

CNBC Television
5:51 min
Jan 13, 2025
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla talks working with Starboard thumbnail

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla talks working with Starboard

CNBC Television
2:05 min
Oct 29, 2024
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Pfizer CEO: Americans can expect radical change from this upcoming Trump administration

CNBC Television
4:14 min
Jan 20, 2025