David A. Ricks

David A. Ricks
Ricks in Virginia in 2025
Born	1967 (age 58–59) United States
Alma mater	Purdue University
Occupation	Businessman
Known for	Chief executive officer of pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company

David A. Ricks (born 1967 ^{[1] [2]} ) is an American businessman. He is currently the chair and chief executive officer of pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company, assuming both roles in 2017. ^{[3] [4]} He is also a member of the board of directors of Adobe ^[4] and the Purdue University Board of Trustees. ^[5]

Early life and education

Ricks was born in 1967 and graduated from Purdue University in 1990 with a Bachelor in Science, and earned a Master of Business Administration in 1996 from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. ^[6]

Career

As CEO and chair of Eli Lilly and Company, Ricks had a salary package of $29.2 million for the year of 2024. ^[7]

After Donald Trump announced planned tariffs on pharmaceutical companies, Ricks stated that he was "not so sure" that tariffs were needed and instead supported permanent lower tax rates in the United States, including 15% for business production, and an extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a law that Trump signed during his first term. ^{[8] [9]}

References

1. "Eli Lilly's Weight-Loss Franchise Has Been a Massive Winner Under Dave Ricks". Barron's. June 21, 2024.
2. "Eli Lilly's Growth Is Set to Soar Under CEO David Ricks". Barron's. July 9, 2022.
3. "Eli Lilly Chief Says He Will Fight for the F.D.A., Challenging Kennedy's Stance". The New York Times.
4. "David A. Ricks". Eli Lilly and Company.
5. "David A. Ricks". Purdue University.
6. "Purdue trustee Dave Ricks named 2025 CEO of the Year".
7. "With Eli Lilly flying high, CEO David Ricks collects 10% pay bump to $29.2M".
8. "Eli Lilly CEO says company can help 'respond' to national security concerns around essential drugs as tariffs loom". CNBC.
9. "Eli Lilly CEO Urges Trump to Ease Up on Tariffs, Extend 2017 Tax Cuts". Wall Street Journal.