Fast Facts
| Chairman and CEO: | Miles D. White |
| Corporate Headquarters: | North suburban Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Stock Exchange Listing: | New York [ABT: NYSE] |
| Number of Employees: | Nearly 90,000 worldwide |
| 2011 Revenue: | $38.9 billion |
| 2011 R&D Investment: | $4.1 billion |
| Facilities: | More than 100 worldwide |
| Pharmaceutical Research Centers: |
Abbott Park and North Chicago, Illinois, USA Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Ludwigshafen, Germany |
| Countries Where Products are Sold: |
More than 130 |
Areas of Expertise:
| Pharmaceuticals | Medical Products | Nutritional Products | ||
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Key Products:
| Pharmaceuticals | Medical Products | Nutritional Products | ||
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| * | Sold only outside the United States |
Workplace Excellence:
Abbott is regarded as a leading global employer, and the company has received numerous local, national and international accolades for our commitment to workplace excellence. Throughout our diverse, global health care businesses, Abbott connects people and their potential through challenging and rewarding opportunities that span the globe. We help people succeed, lead and grow, through work that makes a real difference in improving people’s lives.
Leading Global Citizenship:
Global citizenship is an integral part of Abbott's mission to improve people's lives. The company's efforts focus on four key areas: innovating for the future, enhancing access to health care, protecting patients and consumers, and safeguarding the environment. Working in partnership with others, Abbott leverages its core business expertise and resources to create sustainable solutions in countries around the world.