David A. Ricks

David A. Ricks
Ricks in Virginia in 2025
Born1967 (age 58–59)
Alma materPurdue University
OccupationBusinessman
Known forChief executive officer of pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company

David A. Ricks (born 1967) is an American businessman. He is currently the chair and chief executive officer of pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company, assuming both roles in 2017. He is also a member of the board of directors of Adobe and the Purdue University Board of Trustees.