William M. Burns

Who is William M. Burns?

Mr.Burns was elected a director of Genentech in April 2004. He was

appointed chief executive officer of the Pharmaceuticals Division of

The Roche Group, an international healthcare company, in January 2005

and was elected to the Corporate Executive Committee of The Roche Group

in 2000. From 2001 to December 2004, Mr.Burns served as head of the

Pharmaceuticals Division of The Roche Group. From 1998 to 2001,

Mr.Burns served as head of Europe and International Business of Roche

Pharmaceuticals. From 1991 to 1998, Mr.Burns served as global head of

Strategic Marketing and Business Development for Roche Pharmaceuticals.

Mr.Burns is also a member of the Board of Directors of Chugai

Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Roche. Pursuant to the

affiliation agreement, Mr.Burns is a designee of Roche.