Incyte Corporation

Roy A. Whitfield is an American business executive and entrepreneur who co-founded Incyte Corporation, a leading biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines. Whitfield served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Incyte from its founding in 1991 until 2001, playing a key role in the company's early success and growth.

Roy A. Whitfield earned his Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Oxford and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Incyte Corporation is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutics for various diseases and conditions. Founded in 1991 by Roy A. Whitfield and Randy W. Scott, the company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Incyte's research and development efforts are primarily targeted at oncology, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases.