David M. Thomas is the Chairman and CEO of IMS Health (NYSE:RX). He joined Interpublic's Board of Directors in November of 2004.
Mr. Thomas joined IMS in 2000 and is responsible for all of its operations around the world. IMS, based in Fairfield, CT, provides critical information, analysis and services that drive decisions and shape strategies for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. IMS works with these companies to optimize their portfolios, ensuring successful launches, managing brands and improving the effectiveness of sales teams.
Before joining IMS, Thomas was General Manager, IBM Global Industries, responsible for sales and support of IBM's top enterprise customers worldwide. Before that, he held progressively responsible executive positions with IBM including General Manager, North America, General Manager, Asia Pacific and President, National Distribution Division. He began his career with IBM in 1972 as a marketing representative.
Mr. Thomas also serves on the boards of directors of Fortune Brands, The MONY Group and The TriZetto Group, Inc., and is an Advisory Board member of EZGOV Inc.
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