Bristol-Myers Squibb Names Francis Cuss as New CSO

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

today announced the appointment of Francis Cuss, MB BChir, FRCP, 58, as executive vice president and chief scientific officer, effective July 1 after Elliott Sigal, M.D., Ph.D., 61, retires. Dr. Sigal has served as the company's chief scientific officer since 2004 and on the company's Board of Directors since 2011. He will retire from both positions effective June 30, 2013. Drs. Sigal and Cuss will continue to work together until that time. “Francis is a strong and collaborative leader with broad experience in both discovery and development,” said Lamberto Andreotti, chief executive officer, Bristol-Myers Squibb. “He has been a key member of our productive