Executive of the Year Award

IPO Education Foundation is pleased to present the 2024 Executive of the Year award to Dr. Martine Rothblatt (United Therapeutics Corp.) for her commitment to the creation, promotion, and protection of intellectual property. Dr. Rothblatt, an inventor and entrepreneur, has made transformative contributions across various fields, including telecommunications with the creation of SiriusXM, biotechnology, and aviation. Dr. Rothblatt founded United Therapeutics in 1996 after her daughter was diagnosed with life threatening pulmonary hypertension. Under her leadership as Chairperson and CEO, the company developed a successful treatment for this condition, impacting and improving the lives of many patients. Beyond her work with United Therapeutics, Dr. Rothblatt has been a driving force in the biotech industry, advancing treatments and research that address significant medical challenges. Dr. Rothblatt will be recognized at the IPO Education Foundation Awards Celebration on December 12 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. For questions, contact foundation@ipo.org.