Luke Miels is GSKs Chief Commercial Officer and CEO Designate, set to take over leadership in early 2026. A seasoned pharmaceutical executive, his career includes senior roles at AstraZeneca, Roche, and Sanofi. He is recognized for driving commercial strategy and has been instrumental in building GSKs specialty medicines portfolio, particularly in oncology.
Originally from Australia, Luke began his career there after earning a Bachelor of Science from Flinders University and an MBA from Macquarie University. He has extensive international experience, having lived and worked in the US, Europe, and Asia while holding global leadership positions at top pharmaceutical companies.
He will become the CEO of GSK on January 1, 2026, succeeding Dame Emma Walmsley.
Luke Miels
Chief Executive Officer at GSK
London, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Topics They Care About
Pharmaceutical Leadership
As the incoming CEO and current CCO, he is focused on GSK's corporate strategy, long-term growth, and delivering significant shareholder and patient value.
Commercial Execution
He has a strong track record of building and leading commercial teams to successfully launch and grow portfolios of specialty medicines and vaccines across global markets.
Oncology & Vaccines
His recent work has been instrumental in strengthening GSK's portfolio and commercial success in oncology, respiratory medicines, and vaccines.
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Work History
1-2026
Chief Executive Officer at GSK
9-2025 - 12-2025
CEO Designate at GSK
9-2017 - 9-2025
Chief Commercial Officer at GSK
Executive Vice President at AstraZeneca
Regional Head Asia Pacific at Roche Pharmaceuticals
VP / Head Metabolism & Anemia Global Marketing at Roche Pharmaceuticals
Vice President, Sales Metabolism at Sanofi (Aventis)
Integration Officer North America, Sanofi / Aventis merger at sanofi-aventis
General Manager & Managing Director, Aventis at sanofi-aventis
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Macquarie University
Fellowship (FAICD) from Australian Institute of Company Directors
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Location : London, England, United Kingdom
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Executive Officer at GSK
