Luke Miels

Chief Executive Officer at GSK

📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Luke Miels is the incoming CEO of GSK, a role he will assume in January 2026 after serving as Chief Commercial Officer. An Australian national, his extensive pharmaceutical career includes senior leadership roles at AstraZeneca, Roche, and Sanofi-Aventis across Asia, Europe, and the US. He holds a BSc from Flinders University and an MBA from Macquarie University.

His career has been notably international, having lived and worked in seven different countries over 25 years. He has attributed his ability to manage such a globetrotting career to having a "very tolerant wife," offering a glimpse into the personal side of his professional journey.

In a career spanning more than 25 years, he has built significant international experience by living and working in seven different countries.

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Experience

8 Years

Current Role

Chief Executive Officer

Job Level

Leadership

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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Priorities

Topics Luke cares about

Product-Centricity

He has explicitly stated his vision for GSK is to be more "product-centric," focusing the entire company on how their roles drive patient outcomes through products.

Oncology Dealmaking

As incoming CEO, he has identified oncology as a key area with "tempting targets" for GSK's business development, aiming to improve on existing blockbuster treatments.

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Career

Work history

1-2026

Chief Executive Officer

GSK

9-2025 - 12-2025

CEO Designate

GSK

9-2017 - 9-2025

Chief Commercial Officer

GSK

Executive Vice President

AstraZeneca

Regional Head Asia Pacific

Roche Pharmaceuticals

In the press

Media appearances

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Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Macquarie University

Fellowship (FAICD)

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Social presence

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