Bristol Myers Squibb Names New GC as Legal Chief Retires

Bristol Myers Squibb Co. said Cari Gallman, the company’s executive vice president for corporate affairs, will become its executive vice president, general counsel and chief policy officer later this year.

Gallman will take the legal role from Sandra Leung, who is retiring as executive vice president, general counsel. Leung has had an “extraordinary” 33 years at the company, a Bristol Myers spokesperson said. CEO Chris Boerner told employees about the change Wednesday.

Leung will remain with the company for an undisclosed transition period, according to a securities filing from Feb. 18.

The change in legal leadership comes as the company ...