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Resource choices and accountable leadership.

Own the recommendation

“Whether you follow the agent’s recommendation is up to you.”

Paul HudsonSanofi CEO at the July 2025 interview

McKinsey Quarterly · 2025-07-28

Why accept or reject the advice?

Hudson says the person decides whether to follow the agent. State the evidence behind your choice and what would change it.

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Put people on the priority

“If I put the best people on the right opportunity with the right resources, we can win.”

Paul HudsonSanofi CEO at the September 2025 interview

Semafor — The CEO Signal · 2025-09-12

Which commitment must change?

Hudson discusses focus, talent and scarce resources. Name the leaders and capacity behind the priority.

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State the leadership mandate

“Her priority will be to strengthen the productivity, governance, and innovation capacity of Research & Development.”

Sanofi Board of DirectorsInstitutional appointment statement

Sanofi · 2026-02-12

What should the board review?

The board’s announcement names the incoming CEO’s priority. This is institutional text, not a spoken quote. Convert the mandate into evidence for review.

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Last reviewed