Deirdre Connelly is president, North America Pharmaceuticals for GlaxoSmithKline.  She is a member of the company’s global Corporate Executive Team and co-chairs its Portfolio Management Board. 

Prior to joining GSK in 2009, Ms. Connelly was with Elli Lilly and Company, where she had been president of Lilly USA.  During her 26 year career with Eli Lilly, she held a variety of executive positions. 

For seven consecutive years, Ms. Connelly has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the 50 most powerful women in business.  In 2010, she was named Woman of the Year by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association.  In 2008, she was appointed to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships.  

Born in San Juan, Ms. Connelly earned a bachelor's degree in economics and marketing from Lycoming College.  She graduated from Harvard University's Advanced Management Program in 2000.  Ms. Connelly serves on the Board of Directors for Macy’s Inc.