Laurie Kowalevsky

Laurie Kowalevsky is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in both pharmaceutical and consumer marketing.

Currently serving as the Vice President of Global Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer at Lilly Bio-Medicines, Laurie oversees Lilly's portfolio of assets in immunology and neurology.

During her 13-year tenure at Lilly, Laurie successfully led the Cialis brand in the US, transforming it from a third-to-market player to a market leader through strategic launches and indications.

She has a strong background in leading global brand initiatives, particularly in the immunology sector, and has played a pivotal role in creating customer support programs that enhance the overall brand experience.

Laurie is a trailblazer in promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace, having founded and chaired Lilly's Women's Initiative for Leading (WILL) which has shaped the company's D&I strategy.

Prior to her current role at Lilly, Laurie accumulated nearly two decades of marketing experience across various Fortune 500 companies, including a significant tenure at Publicis where she served as EVP of Client Services.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism/Business from Indiana University Bloomington.