David A. Kessler — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recipient of the Public Health Hero award (2008) for his work in tobacco regulation.
Chief Executive Officer of CohnReznick, a National Advisory, Assurance and Tax firm.
Served as Chief Science Officer of the White House COVID-19 Response Team (January 2021 - May 2023).
Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 1990 to 1997.
Headed Operation Warp Speed, the U.S. government program for COVID-19 vaccine development (January - February 2021).
Authored the book "A Question of Intent."
Holds an M.D. from Harvard University (1979) and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School (1977).

Biography

David A. Kessler is an American pediatrician, attorney, author, and administrator with a distinguished career spanning both public service and the private sector. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of CohnReznick, a National Advisory, Assurance and Tax firm, where he advises clients and implements growth initiatives.