September 24, 2004

I do solemnly swear . . .

Governor Mitt Romney had the distinction to appoint the MGH's newest trustee, Henri Termeer, at a special swearing-in ceremony Sept. 13 at the State House. Termeer — who is chairman, president and chief executive officer for the Boston-based Genzyme Corporation — is the latest governor-appointed trustee as detailed in the hospital's original charter. "This is a great honor for me," said Termeer. "The MGH is such a great institution."

From left, Torchiana, Slavin, Lawrence, Termeer and Romney

Termeer was appointed president of Genzyme in 1983, became chief executive officer in 1985 and chairman in 1988. Under his direction, Genzyme has become one of the nation's top five biotechnology companies.

At the swearing-in ceremony, Termeer was joined by Peter L. Slavin, MD, president of the MGH; David Torchiana, MD, chairman and CEO of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization; and Edward Lawrence, chairman of the MGH Board of Trustees. From left, Torchiana, Slavin, Lawrence, Termeer and Romney