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==Background==
 
==Background==
 
Wyeth describes itself as 'a global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer health care products, and animal health care products'<ref> Wyeth [http://www.wyeth.com/aboutwyeth About Wyeth] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref>.
 
Wyeth describes itself as 'a global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer health care products, and animal health care products'<ref> Wyeth [http://www.wyeth.com/aboutwyeth About Wyeth] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref>.
  
Wyeth was formally known as American Home Products until it changed it's name in 2002<ref> Wyeth [http://www.wyeth.com/news/archive?nav=display&navTo=/wyeth_html/home/news/pressreleases/2002/1145753273626.html AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CHANGES NAME TO WYETH, REFLECTING EVOLUTION TO GLOBAL, RESEARCH-BASED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref>
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Wyeth was formally known as <b>American Home Products</b> until it changed it's name in 2002<ref> Wyeth [http://www.wyeth.com/news/archive?nav=display&navTo=/wyeth_html/home/news/pressreleases/2002/1145753273626.html AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CHANGES NAME TO WYETH, REFLECTING EVOLUTION TO GLOBAL, RESEARCH-BASED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref>
The UK division of Wyeth is referred to as [[Wyeth UK]]
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The UK division of Wyeth is referred to as [[Wyeth UK]].
  
 
==People==
 
==People==
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* [[John  P  Mascotte]] - Mascotte's biography<ref> Wyeth [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78193&p=irol-govBio&ID=40913 John P Mascotte] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref> reports that he serves as a Director (and Chairman of the Audit Committees) for [[Hallmark Cards Inc.]] and [[Crown Media Holdings Inc.]], Chairman of [[Common Cents Inc.]] (a non-profit organisation focused on the social development of children in U.S. primary schools),  is a Trustee of the [[Hall Foundation]] and a Trustee Emeritus of The [[Aspen Institute]]. Mascotte is also the Vice Chairman of the [[Aspen Community Foundation]] and is a member of the Board of the <i>[[National Catholic Reporter]]</i>. Mascotte's previous involvements include serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of [[Blue Cross Blue Shield]] of Kansas City (1997-2001), prior to this he served as Chairman of [[Johnson and Higgins]] of Missouri (from 1996) and was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The [[Continental Corporation]] (1983-1995). Mascotte is also a former Trustee of The [[New York Public Library]] and the [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts]] in New York City.
 
* [[John  P  Mascotte]] - Mascotte's biography<ref> Wyeth [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78193&p=irol-govBio&ID=40913 John P Mascotte] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref> reports that he serves as a Director (and Chairman of the Audit Committees) for [[Hallmark Cards Inc.]] and [[Crown Media Holdings Inc.]], Chairman of [[Common Cents Inc.]] (a non-profit organisation focused on the social development of children in U.S. primary schools),  is a Trustee of the [[Hall Foundation]] and a Trustee Emeritus of The [[Aspen Institute]]. Mascotte is also the Vice Chairman of the [[Aspen Community Foundation]] and is a member of the Board of the <i>[[National Catholic Reporter]]</i>. Mascotte's previous involvements include serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of [[Blue Cross Blue Shield]] of Kansas City (1997-2001), prior to this he served as Chairman of [[Johnson and Higgins]] of Missouri (from 1996) and was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The [[Continental Corporation]] (1983-1995). Mascotte is also a former Trustee of The [[New York Public Library]] and the [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts]] in New York City.
  
* [[Raymond J McGuire]] - Managing Director and Co-Head Global Investment Banking, Citigroup Inc.
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* [[Raymond J McGuire]] - McGuire's biography<ref>Wyeth [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78193&p=irol-govBio&ID=157116 Raymond J McGuire] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref> reports that he is Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Investment Banking for [[Citigroup Inc.]]. He also serves on 'the boards of directors/trustees of various non-profit organizations' including [[De La Salle Academy]] (as Chairman of the Board), the [[International Center of Photography]] (as Executive Committee member and former President of the Board), the [[Lincoln Center]], [[New York-Presbyterian Hospital]], The [[New York Public Library]], the [[Studio Museum]] in Harlem (as Chairman of the Board), the [[Alex Hillman Family Foundation]], and the [[Whitney Museum of American Art]] (as Vice Chairman and Investment Committee Chairman). 'He has also served on various committees at [[Harvard University]], most recently as a member of the Overseers/Directors Nominating Committee'. McGuires previous involvements include serving as Global Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at [[Morgan Stanley]], Managing Director in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group of [[Merrill Lynch and Co. Inc.]], and serving as a member of [[Wasserstein Perella and Co. Inc.]] (where he became a Partner/Managing Director in 1991). He previously served the Mergers and Acquisitions Group of The [[First Boston Corporation]] (in 1984) and prior to this he held positions at law firms [[Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom]] and [[Patterson, Belknap, Webb and Tyler]].
* [[Mary Lake Polan]] - Professor and Chair Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine
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* [[Bernard Poussot]] - President and Chief Executive Officer, Wyeth
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* [[Mary Lake Polan]] - Polan's biography<ref>Wyeth [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78193&p=irol-govBio&ID=40914 Mary Lake Polan] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref> reports that she is a Director of [[Quidel Corporation]] and Professor and Chair Emeritus of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at [[Stanford University School of Medicine]]. She is also a Fellow of the [[American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology]] and 'a member of many professional societies' who's names are not disclosed. Polan's biography goes on to describe how she 'has served on numerous medical and health committees, including the Council of the [[Institute of Medicine]], the [[National Institutes of Health]], the [[American Society for Reproductive Medicine]] (ASRM), the [[American Medical Women’s Association]] (AMWA) and the [[Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protection]] (SACHRP) for the Department of Health and Human Services'.
* [[Gary L Rogers]] - Former Vice Chairman, General Electric Company
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* [[Ivan  G  Seidenberg]] - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Communications Inc.
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* [[Bernard Poussot]] - President and Chief Executive Officer. Poussot's biography<ref> Wyeth [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78193&p=irol-govBio&ID=161712 Bernard Poussot] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref> describes how he joined Wyeth in 1986 and served in many senior positions (such as Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman) before taking up the positions of President (in 2007) and Chief Executive Officer (in 2008). Poussot serves on the Boards of the [[University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine]], the [[Eisenhower Fellowships]], the [[French American Chamber of Commerce]] and the [[Opera Company of Philadelphia]]. He previously worked for [[Merck]] and [[Searle]] in marketing positions in Europe and the USA.
* [[John R Torell]] III - Partner, Core Capital Group
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* [[Gary L Rogers]] - Rogers's biography<ref>Wyeth [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78193&p=irol-govBio&ID=142117 Gary L Rogers] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref> reports that he is  Director of [[Rohm and Haas Company]], [[W W Grainger Inc.]] and is a Trustee of [[Florida State University Foundation]]. Rogers was formerly Vice Chairman of [[General Electric Company]]. He joined GE in 1966 and held a variety of positions before retiring in 2003.
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* [[Ivan  G  Seidenberg]] - Seiderberg's biography<ref>Wyeth [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78193&p=irol-govBio&ID=40915 Ivan G Seidenberg] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref> reports that he is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of [[Verizon Communications Inc.]], Director of [[Honeywell International Inc.]] and serves on the boards of [[New York Presbyterian Hospital]], the [[Museum of Television & Radio]], and the [[New York Hall of Science]].
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* [[John R Torell]] III - Torell's biography<ref>Wyeth [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78193&p=irol-govBio&ID=40916 John R Torell] Accessed 6th February 2008</ref> reports that he is a Partner of [[Core Capital Group]], Chairman of the [[International Executive Services Corps]] (IESC) and Director of 'a number of private companies' who's names are not disclosed. Torell's previous involvements include serving as a Trustee of [[Columbia University]]’s Graduate School of Business and Director of the [[Juilliard Foundation]], the [[Financial Services Corporation of New York]], the [[New York State Banker’s Association]] and the [[New York State Banking Board]]. He also served as President of [[Manufacturers Hanover Corporation]] and [[Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company]], was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of [[CalFed Inc.]] and Chairman of [[Telesphere Inc.]] (an electronic distributor of financial data). Torell was also part of a New York group that acquired control of [[Fortune Bancorp]] Tampa (the largest independent financial institution on the West Coast of Florida) where he was Chairman and CEO.
  
 
==Affilliations==
 
==Affilliations==
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* [[Women's Health Concern]]
 
* [[Women's Health Concern]]
  
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===Science Media Centre===
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[[Wyeth]] was a donor to the [[Science Media Centre]] from 2004-2009 according to the SMC.<ref>Data from Internet Archive holdings of the Science Media Centre website, 2002-2013.
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*Oct 2004 http://web.archive.org/web/20041205182639/http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/funding.htm ; and http://web.archive.org/web/20051029205959/http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/funding.htm
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*Nov 2005 http://web.archive.org/web/20051227000834/http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/funding.htm
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*Apr 2006 http://web.archive.org/web/20060910221525/http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/funding.htm
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*Feb 2007 http://web.archive.org/web/20070829210611/http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/funding.htm
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*Jul 2008 http://web.archive.org/web/20081202143334/http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/pages/about/funding.htm
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*May 2009 http://web.archive.org/web/20090830202526/http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/pages/about/funding.htm
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==PR, Lobbying and Market Intelligence firms==
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In 2008, Wyeth is listed as a client of [[Innovex]]<ref> Innovex [http://www.innovexcareers.com/content_static/c_ourcustomers.asp?session_id={212F403D-EE9F-433B-A03A-E66AB35FB45E} Our Customers] Accessed 12th February 2008</ref> and as a member of the [[American Benefits Council]]<ref>American Benefits Council [http://www.americanbenefitscouncil.org/about/memberlist.cfm Memberships] Accessed 26th February 2008</ref> and the [[International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations]]<ref>International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations [http://www.ifpma.org/About_Us/about_mem_europe.aspx Members] Accessed 11th March 2008</ref>.
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Wyeth is also listed with [[Inforpress]]<ref> Public Relations Organisation International [http://www.proi.com/partners/profiles/inforpress.htm Inforpress] accessed 13th February 2008</ref> and as a client of lobbying firm [[Williams and Jensen]]<ref>Williams and Jensen [http://www.williamsandjensen.com/clients.asp Clients] Accessed 12th March 2008</ref>
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===Former lobbying firms===
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*[[APCO Worldwide]]<ref> [http://www.appc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/appc_register_1_september_2008_to_30_november_2008_update_170209.pdf Register Entry for 1 September 2008 to 30 November 2008 ] ''APPC'', accessed 28 January 2015 </ref>
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*[[EUK Consulting]] Ltd
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*[[Fleishman-Hillard]]<ref> [http://www.appc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/appc_register_1_september_2008_to_30_november_2008_update_170209.pdf Register Entry for 1 September 2008 to 30 November 2008] ''APPC'', accessed 28 January 2015 </ref>
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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Latest revision as of 14:59, 13 July 2016

Background

Wyeth describes itself as 'a global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer health care products, and animal health care products'[1].

Wyeth was formally known as American Home Products until it changed it's name in 2002[2] The UK division of Wyeth is referred to as Wyeth UK.

People

Board of Directors

In 2008, Wyeth list their Board of Directors as comprising[3]...

Affilliations

Partnerships

Wyeth UK reports in 2008 that it works closely with International Health Partners (IHP)[17]

Patient Groups

In 2008, Wyeth UK report involvement with the following patient groups[18]...

Science Media Centre

Wyeth was a donor to the Science Media Centre from 2004-2009 according to the SMC.[19]

PR, Lobbying and Market Intelligence firms

In 2008, Wyeth is listed as a client of Innovex[20] and as a member of the American Benefits Council[21] and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations[22].

Wyeth is also listed with Inforpress[23] and as a client of lobbying firm Williams and Jensen[24]

Former lobbying firms

References

  1. Wyeth About Wyeth Accessed 6th February 2008
  2. Wyeth AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CHANGES NAME TO WYETH, REFLECTING EVOLUTION TO GLOBAL, RESEARCH-BASED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY Accessed 6th February 2008
  3. Wyeth Board of Directors Accessed 6th February 2008
  4. Wyeth Robert Essner Accessed 6th February 2008
  5. Wyeth Robert M Amen Accessed 6th February 2008
  6. Wyeth John D Feerick Accessed 6th February 2008
  7. Wyeth Frances D Fergusson Accessed 6th February 2008
  8. Wyeth Victor F Ganzi Accessed 6th February 2008
  9. Wyeth Robert Langer Accessed 6th February 2008
  10. Wyeth John P Mascotte Accessed 6th February 2008
  11. Wyeth Raymond J McGuire Accessed 6th February 2008
  12. Wyeth Mary Lake Polan Accessed 6th February 2008
  13. Wyeth Bernard Poussot Accessed 6th February 2008
  14. Wyeth Gary L Rogers Accessed 6th February 2008
  15. Wyeth Ivan G Seidenberg Accessed 6th February 2008
  16. Wyeth John R Torell Accessed 6th February 2008
  17. Wyeth UK Working in Partnership Accessed 6th February 2008
  18. Wyeth UK Patient Organisations Accessed 6th February 2008
  19. Data from Internet Archive holdings of the Science Media Centre website, 2002-2013.
  20. Innovex Our Customers Accessed 12th February 2008
  21. American Benefits Council Memberships Accessed 26th February 2008
  22. International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations Members Accessed 11th March 2008
  23. Public Relations Organisation International Inforpress accessed 13th February 2008
  24. Williams and Jensen Clients Accessed 12th March 2008
  25. Register Entry for 1 September 2008 to 30 November 2008 APPC, accessed 28 January 2015
  26. Register Entry for 1 September 2008 to 30 November 2008 APPC, accessed 28 January 2015