Here is what leaders said about Elanco’s decision to build a new headquarters in Indianapolis:
“It is gratifying to return to our roots in Indianapolis — where we started as a subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Co. in 1954 — to continue the acceleration of our innovation agenda and provide promising careers to talented Hoosiers while attracting top global talent to the state.”
Jeff Simmons
CEO, Elanco Animal Health
“Elanco is an important asset to Indiana — a leader in our growing agbioscience sector, which is poised to grow and continue innovating. We are thrilled with the direction of Elanco’s future…
Gov. Eric Holcomb
“For decades, the GM stamping plant served as an anchor for near-westside Indianapolis families. Today’s announcement will mark a new chapter for the neighborhood… I want to thank Elanco for choosing Indianapolis for their global headquarters and look forward to supporting the company’s continued growth….
Joe Hogsett
mayor of Indianapolis
“That’s the first I’d heard of it. …It came as a shock.”
Chuck Fewell
mayor of Greenfield, who was notified of the move Thursday evening
“It’s certainly been a feather in our cap that a Fortune 500 company has had their headquarters here in our community, and we hate to see that go away. “But… we think that the employees in our community will stay in this community and continue to be a part of our community.”
Randy Sorrell
executive director, Hancock Economic Development Council
“I am saddened by the announcement that Elanco will be moving away from Greenfield but am pleased they chose to remain in central Indiana. While there is no doubt that hosting a global headquarters bolstered Greenfield’s reputation, I am certain the excellent facilities they will be vacating, coupled with the rapid economic development currently underway in Hancock County, will attract new businesses that may be even better for our area in the long run.”
Steve Long
President and CEO, Hancock Health
“We’ll be working with state and local leaders over the next few years to find a new tenant for our Greenfield campus. Ensuring a smooth transition is very important to us.”
Colleen Parr Dekker
executive director, Elanco global corporate communications
“I guess, when you think about a company like Elanco being located in our community, there’s always that thought in the back of your head that they may leave at some point… They will be missed. They’ve been such a strong member of our community for so long.”
Retta Livengood president, Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce
