TAUREL SIDNEY

Sidney Taurel is Chairman Emeritus of Eli Lilly and Company and a long‑time corporate director with a global executive background. He served as Eli Lilly’s chief executive and chairman during his tenure and has held board roles at major public companies, including a directorship at IBM and past service on McGraw‑Hill Financial (now S&P Global).^[1]

Career Background

• Served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Eli Lilly and Company after a 37‑year career with the company, holding senior international and operating roles.^[1]
• Longstanding public‑company director, including service on the board of International Business Machines Corporation.^[2]
• Former board member of McGraw‑Hill Financial, Inc. (the company now known as S&P Global Inc.), retiring from that board after many years of service.^[3]
• Holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and an undergraduate degree from École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC Paris), as reported in public biographical records.^[2]

Current Positions

• Chairman Emeritus, Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) — honorary leadership role reflecting prior executive service.^[1]
• Director, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) — serves on IBM’s board and related board committees as disclosed in corporate filings.^[2]

SEC Filing Context

• SEC filings for the individual show extensive Form 3/4/5 activity over time; public EDGAR records list numerous Form 4 submissions associated with his reported company holdings.^[4]
• Filings and company proxy disclosures identify Indianapolis, IN as a principal location associated with his longstanding Eli Lilly affiliation.^[4]