CSL chief’s ‘personal mission’ to get Australia vaccinated

Closed borders and quarantine rules have marooned Paul Perreault in Utah, far from the biotech giant’s Melbourne headquarters.

Patrick Durkin and Yolanda Redrup

Jul 2, 2021 – 5.00am

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The challenge to get Australia vaccinated and reopen the borders has become personal for CSL chief Paul Perreault.

As well as being in charge of local production for the troubled AstraZeneca vaccine, Perreault has been marooned away from the Melbourne headquarters of the biotech giant at his home in Park City, Utah, since the pandemic began.

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Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership.

Yolanda RedrupRich List editorYolanda Redrup is the editor of the AFR Rich List. She previously reported on technology, healthcare and Street Talk.