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Dr. Albert Bourla

Jewish Americans in Science and Global Health

A professional headshot of Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, smiling and wearing a dark suit with a blue tie.

The CEO of Pfizer, Dr. Albert Bourla is a Greek-American Jew and the son of Holocaust survivors. His leadership in developing the first COVID-19 vaccine represents a massive modern contribution to global science and humanitarian health, embodying the concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).

Posted: May 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

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