Eric Green assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. in April 2015 and since then has been instrumental in shaping the company’s growth and expansion. Under Green’s leadership, the company has increased net sales by 108% over seven years, reaching $2.89 billion in 2022.
Green was elected chairman of the board in 2022, and he oversees 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide. His strategic direction and unwavering commitment to West’s noble purpose have been instrumental in establishing the company as a trusted partner to drug developers, ensuring the safe and effective containment and delivery of life-saving medicines, the company said.
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc., founded in 1923, has a legacy of innovation in healthcare. With its headquarters in Exton, Pennsylvania, the company operates globally and delivers approximately 47 billion components and devices each year. The company’s inclusion in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index and recognition by Newsweek, Barron’s and Investor’s Business Daily for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-related initiatives are testaments to Green’s focus on sustainability and responsible business practices, the company said.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Green prioritized the health and safety of the team members and ensured uninterrupted supply to customers. The company worked closely with customers to speed up the development and large- scale manufacture of high-quality components required for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.
“My leadership journey took me to many places, and I had the great privilege to engage with mentors across different geographies and different industries,” Green said. “It was from them that I learned best practices and over the years was able to apply these tools as my own, becoming a truly authentic leader for those organizations that I lead and work with in my role. The key takeaway is to remain curious, always strive to learn and continuously find ways to be more effective not just today but also for tomorrow.”
The Philadelphia Business Journal has honored West with a Soaring 76 Award over multiple years for the company’s sustained revenue growth. West has been named multiple times to Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies, most recently in 2022 ranked as No. 118 out of 500. West also has been named multiple times to Barron’s Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies, and in 2022 the company ranked at No. 49, based on an analysis key ESG factors, including environment, workplace safety, workplace diversity, community engagement and more.
Over the past several years, The Philadelphia Business Journal has honored West with a Faces of Philanthropy Award for its commitment to monetary donations and volunteering time with local nonprofit organizations.
Green was honored as the prestigious CEO Connection Social Impact Award winner, presented to a CEO who has generated the most positive social impact on their communities and the environment with their incorporation of social responsibility into their company’s everyday operations.
