Robert J. Hugin
Robert J. Hugin ("Bob") is the Executive Chairman of Celgene Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company with operations in more than 50 countries.[1]
Education
Mr. Hugin graduated from Princeton University in 1976 with an AB degree and graduated from the University of Virginia with an MBA in 1985.[2]
Career
Mr. Hugin became the CEO of Celgene Corporation in June 2010 after already serving as their president and COO from May 2006. He was elected chairman in June 2011 by the Celgene Board of Directors. He first came to Celgene in June 1999 as a senior vice president and CFO and he was elected to their Board of Directors in December 2001.[1] From 1985 until April 1999, Mr. Hugin worked with J.P. Morgan & Co. Inc. and was a Managing Director.[3]
In April 2013, Mr. Hugin became the chairman of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). He is also the Independent Director at The Medicines Co. and a Director at Choose New Jersey.[3] He is on many Board of Directors including: The Medicines Co., Atlantic Health System, Inc., Darden School Foundation, Princeton University, Family Promise and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.[4] He was the Chairman of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey. He also served as a United States Marine Corps infantry officer.[3]
