Maziar Mike Doustdar (Austrian Chief Executive Officer) Age, Biogra.

Quick Info

Profession	Chief Executive Officer
Nationality	Austrian
Date of Birth	29/08/1970
Age	55 years
Birthplace	Iran

Latest News about Maziar Mike Doustdar

15/04/2026

Maziar Mike Doustdar was named to the 2026 Time 100 list of the world's most influential people in the health sector. The recognition highlighted his strategic leadership in addressing global market challenges and driving significant sales growth for Novo Nordisk during his first year as CEO.

07/08/2025

Maziar Mike Doustdar officially assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Novo Nordisk on August 7, 2025, succeeding Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen. This appointment marked a historic milestone as Doustdar became the first non-Danish leader of the Danish pharmaceutical giant since its founding in 1923, ending a century of Danish leadership.

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Bio/Wiki

Religion	Christianity

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Bald

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Webster Vienna Private University, Vienna, Austria Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts
Degrees	Bachelor's degree in Marketing (1989-1994) from Webster Vienna Private University Executive Education Program in Pharmaceutical & Biotech Executive (2012) from Harvard Business School Bachelor's degree in International Business (1989-1994) from Webster Vienna Private University

Personal Life

Hobbies	Reading Writing Painting Jet skiing

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Career

Overview	Maziar Mike Doustdar has had a notable career at Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company, starting as an office clerk in Vienna in 1992 and rising through the ranks over 33 years. He held various roles across numerous departments from finance to marketing and was pivotal in addressing emerging markets. He has also served as a general manager for the Near East region and led operations across 150+ countries.
Leadership Positions	Executive Vice President of International Operations at Novo Nordisk Appointed as CEO of Novo Nordisk effective August 7, 2025 General Manager of Novo Nordisk Near East (2007) Vice President of Business Area Near East (2010) Head of Business Area Oceania South East Asia (2012) Senior Vice President of International Operations (2013) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Novo Nordisk (effective 7 August 2025)
Achievements	Achieved significant sales growth under his leadership at Novo Nordisk First non-Danish CEO in Novo Nordisk's history Member of the board for Orion Corporation Included on the 2026 Time 100 list of most influential people in health

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Maziar Mike Doustdar is an Iranian-born Austrian who grew up in the U.S.
2. He moved to Austria at 22 to pursue higher education in International Business.
3. Fluent in English, Farsi, and German.
4. Enjoys painting and adventurous activities, particularly jet skiing.

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