GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley to leave role as chief commercial officer Luke Miels steps up

GSK has appointed a new boss after announcing the departure of Emma Walmsley following eight years at the helm of the drugmaker. Picture: Leon Neal/PA Wire

GSK has appointed a new boss after announcing the departure of Emma Walmsley following eight years at the helm of the drugmaker. 

Ms Walmsley was the first woman to run a major pharmaceutical company when she became chief executive in 2017. The FTSE 100-listed business said its chief commercial officer Luke Miels will take on the full responsibilities of the top job from the start of 2026.