Reshma Kewalramani

Reshma Kewalramani
Born
EducationBoston University, B.A./M.D. (1998); Harvard General Management Program (2015)
Occupation(s)CEO and president of Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Years active1998–present
Known forFirst female CEO of a large US biotech company.
Board member of
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Boston University School of Medicine
  • Biomedical Science Careers Program
  • Kidney Health Initiative
  • Year Up
Awards
  • Harvard Medical School Excellence in Teaching Award
  • International Institute of New England Golden Door Award
  • New England Council New Englander of the Year
  • Fortune Most Powerful Women List
WebsiteReshma Kewalramani

Reshma Kewalramani, is the president and chief executive officer of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, as of April 1, 2020. She is the first female CEO of a large US biotech company. She was previously the chief medical officer and vice president of global medicines development and medical affairs at Vertex.