Novartis AG (NVS) Executive Team
Novartis executive team at a glance
Novartis lists 10 executives, led by Vasant Narasimhan M.D., Chief Executive Officer (age 49). Mukul Mehta is the company's Chief Financial Officer (age 52).
In fiscal year 2025 the highest-paid executive was Vasant Narasimhan M.D., Chief Executive Officer, with total pay of $9.03 million. The 6 executives with reported pay received $23.68 million in all.
The average age of the executives with a known age is 54; the youngest is 47 and the oldest 58.
Titles, ages and pay from company filings; pay for fiscal year 2025.
Novartis AG
Executive Team
Dr. Vasant Narasimhan M.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Victor Bulto
President of US
Dr. Patrick Horber M.D.
President of International
Mr. Mukul Mehta
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Steffen Lang Ph.D.
President of Operations
Paul Penepent
Head of Group Financial Reporting and Accounting
Ms. Sloan Simpson
Global Head of Investor Relations
Ms. Karen L. Hale
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Dr. Robert Kowalski Pharm.D.
Chief People & Organization Officer
Mr. Evan Beckman
Global Head of Translational Medicine at Novartis Institute for BioMedical Research
Novartis executive pay, fiscal year 2025
| Executive | Title | Age | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasant Narasimhan M.D. | Chief Executive Officer | 49 | $9.03 million |
| Victor Bulto | President of US | 47 | $3.99 million |
| Patrick Horber M.D. | President of International | 55 | $3.26 million |
| Karen L. Hale | Chief Legal & Compliance Officer | 57 | $2.56 million |
| Steffen Lang Ph.D. | President of Operations | 58 | $2.55 million |
| Robert Kowalski Pharm.D. | Chief People & Organization Officer | 57 | $2.29 million |
Total pay as reported for the fiscal year; it can include salary, bonus and stock awards.
Questions and answers
Who is the CEO of Novartis?
Vasant Narasimhan M.D. (Chief Executive Officer), age 49; total pay in fiscal year 2025 was $9.03 million.
Who is Novartis's chief financial officer?
Mukul Mehta (Chief Financial Officer), age 52.
Who is the highest-paid executive at Novartis?
Vasant Narasimhan M.D., Chief Executive Officer, with total pay of $9.03 million in fiscal year 2025.
Who are Novartis's top executives?
Vasant Narasimhan M.D. (Chief Executive Officer), Victor Bulto (President of US), Patrick Horber M.D. (President of International), Mukul Mehta (Chief Financial Officer) and Steffen Lang Ph.D. (President of Operations), and 5 more.
