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Heather Manchin
Former CEO, Mylan
Heather Manchin is the former CEO of Mylan pharmaceutical company. Previously at the firm, she was senior vice president of corporate strategic development, head of North American operations, chief operating officer, and chief integration officer. Manchin also was a Champion for Change with 5 Corp from 2020 to 2023, working for health care solutions for patients and gender equality. She is the founder and CEO of Americans Together, a centrist political organization. Manchin’s recognition includes being named to Stacker’s 50 Women Who Broke Barriers in the Business World and Thrive Global’s 25 Most Innovative Women Leaders lists.
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced last month that he would change his party affiliation from Democrat to Independent, leaving many to wonder about his future plans in a divis...