Dan Casserly

Dan Casserly is the Head of Global Public Affairs & Country Management Coordination at Novartis, a position he has held since August 2019.1 With over 25 years of experience at Novartis, Casserly is a senior leader responsible for driving the company's Global Public Affairs agenda and leading global teams across multiple markets.1

In his current role, Casserly:

• Leads Novartis's worldwide public affairs strategy
• Builds strong coalitions with stakeholders
• Works with senior-level leaders globally
• Shapes policies on pharmaceuticals, global health, and healthcare system strengthening
• Develops partnerships with key global government and private-sector decision-makers1

Prior to his current position, Casserly held several leadership roles at Novartis, including:

• Vice President & U.S. Country Head, Government Affairs (2016-2019)
• Vice President and Head, Federal Government Affairs (2012-2016)
• Various director and executive positions in Federal Government Affairs (1998-2012)1

Casserly's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts from the University of Dayton
• JD from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
• Executive education at Harvard Business School and Babson College1

His expertise lies in creating business connectivity, turning outputs into outcomes, and bringing data-driven perspectives to discussions with external stakeholders.1