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Glaxo signs Cox for responsibility role

by Gavin Hinks on May 28, 2016

Chairman of Pearson’s reputation and responsibility committee joins pharma giant.

Dr Vivienne Cox

Dr Vivienne Cox
Dr Vivienne Cox

Dr Vivienne Cox, currently chairman of the reputation and responsibility committee at Pearson, has joined pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline as a non-executive.

Cox, who was at BP for 28 years, rising to chief executive of the company’s gas, power and renewables business, will serve on Glaxo’s corporate responsibility committee from 1 July this year.

New Year’s Honours saw Dr Cox receive a CBE for services to the UK economy and sustainability.

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