[IFA x HBA] Fireside Chat with AbbVie: Finance Leadership in Biopharma

Hosted by IFA and HBA, hear from Mathieu Laloyer (VP of Finance, Global Aesthetics), William Araujo (Finance Director, US Aesthetics), and George Helmer (VP of Finance, International Therapeutics) about their career paths, corporate finance at AbbVie, and advice for MBAs interested in finance at a biopharma company.

This event complements AbbVie's Parker presentation and coffee chats on Wed, Oct 7, offering a closer look at the company and its finance team. Food will be provided.

Mathieu Laloyer: VP of Finance, Allergan Aesthetics
"I lead the finance operations for our Global Aesthetic business, focusing on strategic resource allocation to drive growth worldwide. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading finance teams across both large and small affiliates in Europe, as well as in International Area, gaining insights into our international commercial business. My journey has taken me into diverse environments and cultures, navigating unique business dynamics—from supporting affiliates through Loss of Exclusivity events and launches, to helping establish the AbbVie affiliate in Austria.”

William Arajuo: Finance Director, Allergan Aesthetics
“I am a finance executive with extensive experience in corporate FP&A, strategic planning, and business partnership at AbbVie. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on connecting financial insights with business strategy, helping leaders make better decisions, improve performance, and translate complex challenges into actionable priorities. I am passionate about developing people and believe that great finance organizations go beyond reporting the numbers - they challenge assumptions, influence decisions, and become true partners to the business.”

George Helmer: VP of Finance, International Therapeutics
“I joined AbbVie in 2017 and currently lead a 900-person Finance organization spread across 40 affiliates, supporting 100+ markets and managing ~$13B of net sales. Before joining AbbVie, I spent 16 years at Amgen in a variety of leadership positions supporting Operations, R&D, and Commercial. I am also an Air Force veteran, having spent 6 years on active duty followed by another 15 years as a reservist before military retirement. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia and earned my MBA from UCLA.”

2027 Finance Leader Accelerator Program Intern (MBA): https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/2027-finance-leader-accelerator-program-intern-mba-in-north-chicago-il-jid-31664

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Co-hosted with: Healthcare Business Association