General Dynamics has elected Laura Schumacher to its board of directors, effective as of Feb. 2.

Schumacher joins General Dynamics from AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott, where she served as executive vice president of business development, external affairs and general counsel. Schumacher was responsible for AbbVie's legal, licensing and acquisitions, government affairs, health economics outcomes research, investor relations, public affairs and corporate brand marketing functions, and the AbbVie Foundation.

Previously, Schumacher served as Abbott's executive vice president, general counsel and secretary. During her more than 20 years with Abbott, she also held various positions within the litigation department and led the legal division, the office of ethics and compliance, and the licensing and acquisition functions. Schumacher played a key role in the execution of AbbVie's separation from Abbott.

Prior to joining Abbott, Schumacher was an associate attorney with the law firm Schiff, Hardin & Waite.  

Topics