Chris Viehbacher

Chris Viehbacher is the CEO of Sanofi-aventis and the Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).

Ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council
PhRMA is a member of the Corporate ("Private Enterprise") Board of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), as of July 2011.

Background
Viehbacher made €3.5 million in 2010. PhRMA is one of the largest and most influential lobbying organizations in Washington. Representing 48 pharmaceutical companies, PhRMA has 20 registered lobbyists on staff and has contracted with dozens of lobby and PR firms.