David Anstice Explained

David Westbrook Anstice is a retired senior pharmaceutical executive and philanthropist.^[1] Before retiring from Merck & Co in 2008 after a 34-year career with the company, Anstice played a key role in the global commercialisation of the HPV vaccine, which has significantly reduced cervical cancer incidence in young women.^{[2] [3]}

In 2018, Anstice was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for "distinguished service to Australia-America business relations, particularly in the pharmaceutical field, through roles with multinational and educational organisations."^{[4] [5]}

In April 2021, the University of Sydney awarded Anstice an honorary doctorate "in recognition of his outstanding contribution to business, education and the wider community."

In August 2022, Anstice made a contribution of A$100,000 towards the digitisation of the historic scientific collections at the Australian Academy of Science.

The University of Sydney has an Anstice MBA Scholarship for Community Leadership.^[6]

Anstice lives in Pennsylvania, with his wife, Ana-Maria Zaugg.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-08-17 . Academy archive digitisation project boosted by generous donation . 2023-07-06 . Australian Academy of Science . en.
2. Web site: David Anstice awarded honorary doctorate . 2023-07-06 . The University of Sydney . en-AU.
3. Web site: David Anstice . 2023-07-10 . Advance The Global Australian Network . en-AU.
4. Web site: OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA . 6 July 2023 . The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
5. Web site: University of Sydney community honoured in Queen's birthday list . 2023-07-06 . The University of Sydney . en-AU.
6. Web site: Anstice MBA Scholarship for Community Leadership . 2023-07-06 . The University of Sydney . en-AU.