Lucas Montarce

Eli Lilly and Company has announced the appointment of Lucas Montarce as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as well as a member of the company's Executive Committee.

Montarce, who has been with Lilly since 2001, has held several key finance leadership positions, including Group Vice President, Corporate Controller and CFO of Lilly Research Laboratories; Vice President, Finance and CFO of Lilly International; and Vice President, Finance and Global CFO of Elanco Health. Most recently, he served as President and General Manager for the Spain, Portugal, and Greece hub. Montarce holds a bachelor's degree in business accounting from Catholic University of Argentina and an MBA from the Center for Macroeconomic Studies of Argentina (CEMA).

"Lucas has demonstrated exceptional leadership across various roles, and we are excited to have him as our next CFO," said David A. Ricks, Chair and CEO. "With his drive, curiosity, and integrity, I am confident he will excel in this role as we continue to grow."

Montarce added, "I am honored to take on this role during a pivotal time for Lilly and look forward to working with the executive team and finance colleagues to build on our strong financial foundation and drive long-term value for our stakeholders."