Mr. Davignon joined Gilead's Board of Directors in September 1990. He is currently Vice-Chairman of Suez-Tractebel. He served as the Chairman of Société Générale de Belgique, a diversified financial and industrial company, from 1985 to 2001. Mr. Davignon served as the European Community's Commissioner for Industry and International Markets from 1977 to 1981, and as the EC's Vice President for Research, Industry and Energy Policies from 1981 to 1984. Mr. Davignon is Chairman of Compagnie des Wagons Lits, Recticel, CMB, SN Air Holding and a director of Suez and Sofina. |