Founded in 1876 in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., by Colonel Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical chemist and Civil War veteran, Eli Lilly and Company is renowned for innovation, introducing the world’s first commercial insulin in 1923. Operating in over 110 countries, Lilly employs 42,978 people worldwide as of December 31, 2023, with a significant presence in the US and Ireland. With more than 10,000 employees focused on research and development, representing 23.9% of the workforce, Lilly’s manufacturing operations span seven countries.