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Ann Powell Judge

2015 Speaker

ANN POWELL JUDGE is the global head of human resources for Bristol-Myers Squibb, whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. In this leadership role, Judge has direct responsibility for driving the corporation’s global capabilities in talent management, culture and organizational effectiveness tied directly to business performance. Most recently, she is working across the enterprise to support BMS’s commitment to creating an energizing work experience and a culture that is powerfully diverse and globally inclusive, where individuals are encouraged to exceed their potential and inspired to make innovative contributions for our patients and the global communities in which they live and work. With a career spanning both international and domestic assignments, Judge has held leadership roles of increasing responsibility within both the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, including Dow Chemical and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Prior to joining BMS in 2013, she was the chief human resources officer for Shire Pharmaceuticals. Judge earned a B.S. from Iowa State University, an M.S. in industrial relations, University of Minnesota, and is certified as a senior professional in Human Resources (SPHR®). @bmsnews