Robert Essner

Mr. Essner is 60 years old and has been a Director since 1997. Mr. Essner is Chairman of Wyeth, a position he has held since January 1, 2003. Mr. Essner served as Chief Executive Officer of Wyeth from May 2001 through December 2007. He was also President of Wyeth from July 2000 until April 2006. Previously, he held the positions of Chief Operating Officer from July 2000 to May 2001 and Executive Vice President of Wyeth from September 1997 to July 2000. Earlier, he was President of Wyeth-Ayerst Global Pharmaceuticals in 1997 and President of Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories from 1993 to March 1997. He is also a member of the Board of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.