36. Irina Zaporozhets

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Designation: President—META
Nationality: Canadian
Global Headquarters: U.S.
Sector: Pharmaceuticals

Zaporozhets assumed her current role in January 2024. In 2024, Eli Lilly and Company’s regional division became one of the company’s top five regional hubs in terms of revenues and profit. Zaporozhets first joined Eli Lilly and Company’s Hungary division in 2002. She has held roles in Hungary, Austria, and the U.S. She was previously the general manager for Russia and CIS from 2017 to 2022.