GEORGE D. YANCOPOULOS, M.D., PH.D.

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REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

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2016-04-26 GEORGE D. YANCOPOULOS, M.D., Ph.D., 56, joined the Company in 1989 as its Founding Scientist and is currently President, Regeneron Laboratories and Chief Scientific Officer. While holding leadership positions, Dr. Yancopoulos headed the Company's laboratories and science organization since joining the Company and, in 1998, was named the Company's first Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Yancopoulos joined the board in 2001. He received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. Dr. Yancopoulos was the 11th most highly cited scientist in the world in the 1990s, and in 2004 he was elected to be a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Yancopoulos, together with key members of his team, is a principal inventor and developer of the four FDA-approved drugs the Company has developed, EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection, Praluent® (alirocumab) Injection, ZALTRAP® (ziv-aflibercept) Injection for Intravenous Infusion, and ARCALYST® (rilonacept) Injection for Subcutaneous Use, as well as of its foundation technologies, including the TRAP technology, VelociGene®, and VelocImmune®. As one of the few members of the National Academy of Sciences from industry and as an author of a substantial number of scientific publications, Dr. Yancopoulos has a distinguished record of scientific expertise. Dr. Yancopoulos also brings to the board his experience in leading and managing a complex research and development organization and his in-depth knowledge of the Company's technologies and research and development programs. Dr. Yancopoulos's significant industry and scientific experience, as well as his extensive knowledge of the Company, led the board to conclude that Dr. Yancopoulos should serve as a director.
2018-04-23 George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D. Founding Scientist, President and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Yancopoulos joined Dr. Schleifer in 1989 as founding scientist of the Company, and together they built and have managed the Company since then. Dr. Yancopoulos is currently President and Chief Scientific Officer, and has served on the board since 2001. He received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. Dr. Yancopoulos was the 11th most highly cited scientist in the world in the 1990s, and in 2004 he was elected to be a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Yancopoulos, together with key members of his team, is a principal inventor and/or developer of the six FDA-approved drugs the Company has developed, EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection, PRALUENT® (alirocumab) Injection, DUPIXENT® (dupilumab) Injection, KEVZARA® (sarilumab) Injection, ZALTRAP® (ziv-aflibercept) Injection for Intravenous Infusion, and ARCALYST® (rilonacept) Injection for Subcutaneous Use, as well as of its foundation technologies, including the TRAP technology, VelociGene®, and VelocImmune®. As one of the few members of the National Academy of Sciences from industry and as an author of a substantial number of scientific publications, Dr. Yancopoulos has a distinguished record of scientific expertise. Dr. Yancopoulos also brings to the board his experience in building and managing the Company, his in-depth knowledge of the Company's technologies and research and development programs, and his proven track-record for envisioning successful long-term strategic directions and opportunities. Dr. Yancopoulos's significant industry and scientific experience, as well as his extensive knowledge of the Company, led the board to conclude that Dr. Yancopoulos should serve as a director.
2019-04-26 Dr. Yancopoulos joined Dr. Schleifer in 1989 as founding scientist of the Company, and together they built and have managed the Company since then. Dr. Yancopoulos is currently President and Chief Scientific Officer, and has served on the board since 2001. ... Board and Committee Membership — 2018 Attendance: Board of Directors 5/5*, Technology Committee 3/3. *Excludes one board meeting held solely in executive session.
2021-04-23 Dr. Yancopoulos joined Dr. Schleifer in 1989 as founding scientist of the Company, and together they built and have managed the Company since then. Dr. Yancopoulos is currently President and Chief Scientific Officer, and has served on the board since 2001. He received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. Dr. Yancopoulos was the 11th most highly cited scientist in the world in the 1990s, and in 2004 he was elected to be a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Yancopoulos, together with key members of his team, is a principal inventor and/or developer of the nine FDA-approved drugs the Company has developed, EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection, Praluent (alirocumab), Dupixent (dupilumab), Kevzara (sarilumab), Libtayo (cemiplimab), Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb), Inmazeb (atoltivimab, maftivimab and odesivimab-ebgn), ZALTRAP (ziv-aflibercept) Injection for Intravenous Infusion, and ARCALYST (rilonacept) Injection for Subcutaneous Use, as well as of its foundation technologies, including the TRAP technology, VelociGene, and VelocImmune. As one of the few members of the National Academy of Sciences from industry and as an author of a substantial number of scientific publications, Dr. Yancopoulos has a distinguished record of scientific expertise. Dr. Yancopoulos also brings to the board his experience in building and managing the Company, his in-depth knowledge of the Company's technologies and research and development programs, and his proven track-record for envisioning successful long-term strategic directions and opportunities. Dr. Yancopoulos's significant industry and scientific experience, as well as his extensive knowledge of the Company, led the board to conclude that Dr. Yancopoulos should serve as a director. Board and Committee Membership—2020 Attendance: Board of Directors: 9/11 Technology Committee: 3/3 Prior Voting Results—2019: For: 83.7% Against: 16.3% Regeneron Securities Beneficially Owned as of April 13, 2021: Class A Stock: 42,750 Common Stock: 1,286,997 Options: 1,098,053
2022-04-21 George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D. Director since: 2001 Age: 62 Board and Committee Membership–2021 Attendance Board of Directors: 7/9 Technology Committee Regeneron Securities Beneficially Owned: Class A Stock: 42,750 Common Stock: 1,239,194 Options: 743,227 Director Compensation Table: George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D. Total: 6,398,364
2024-04-25 George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D. - Director since 2001, Age 64. Board co-Chair since June 2023. President and Chief Scientific Officer. Compensation: $7,759,830.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-06