# Stéphane Bancel

> French business executive and engineer Stéphane Bancel has led Moderna since October 2011. Previously CEO of bioMérieux and an Eli Lilly executive, he brings experience in international sales, manufacturing, and supply chains to company building. He is also a Flagship Pioneering special partner and joined Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ board in January 2026.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Moderna
- **Organizations:** Moderna, Flagship Pioneering, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Generate:Biomedicines, Indigo Ag, Bancel Philanthropies, bioMérieux (former), Eli Lilly and Company (former)
- **From:** Marseille, France
- **Nationality:** French
- **Education:** Master of Engineering, École Centrale Paris, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, MBA, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Led Moderna from an early-stage company into a global commercial enterprise., Named Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur in 2022., Elected to the US National Academy of Engineering in 2024.

## Career timeline

- **1995-1998** — Worked at bioMérieux, based in Japan with Asia-Pacific industrial microbiology responsibilities.
- **2000-2006** — Held Eli Lilly roles including Belgium managing director and global manufacturing strategy and supply-chain executive director.
- **2006-2011** — Returned to bioMérieux and led the company; appointment as directeur général délégué effective January 1, 2007.
- **2011-03** — Joined Moderna’s board.
- **2011-10** — Became Moderna CEO.
- **2013** — Joined Flagship Pioneering.
- **2024** — Elected international member of the US National Academy of Engineering.
- **2026-01** — Joined Commonwealth Fusion Systems as an independent director.

## Achievements

- Led Moderna from an early-stage company into a global commercial enterprise.
- Named Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur in 2022.
- Elected to the US National Academy of Engineering in 2024.
- Delivered the University of Minnesota’s 2023 commencement address.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Discussed leadership and business process reinvention with Jean-Philippe Courtois on Positive Leadership, published June 10.
- **2026-01** — Appointed independent director at Commonwealth Fusion Systems on January 12.
- **2026-01** — Published Moderna’s 2025 shareholder letter on January 5, emphasizing operational execution and financial discipline.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/st%C3%A9phane-bancel-8185251

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