BLOC 100 Spotlight | Rodney Cotton

Rodney “Rod” Cotton, recently honored as a 2025 Vanguard 100 recipient by Biopharma Leaders of Color, is celebrated for over four decades of transformative leadership in diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. A former President of Roche Diagnostics and seasoned board director, Rod is recognized for blending sharp business strategy with integrity, equity, and mentorship. His journey, rooted in science, faith, and purpose, has centered on driving multimillion dollar transformations, championing diversity in leadership, and uplifting the next generation of professionals. Beyond his corporate impact, Rod’s legacy includes philanthropy, mentorship, and advocacy for health equity, making him a model of vision driven and inclusive leadership in healthcare.