[2][5] After moving to the US in 2002, Duato was appointed executive vice president, worldwide chairman, pharmaceuticals in 2011.

[9] During this time, Duato was the executive sponsor of the company's African Ancestry Leadership Council.

[10] In 2023, Duato was the highest paid CEO of the major pharmaceutical companies, earning $28.4 million, a 117% increase over 2022.

[11] In recognition of his efforts, Duato was named a Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Honorable Mentor honoree in 2017.

[14][15] In 2023 Duato was bestowed with the Order of Civil Merit, Commander by Number, by King Felipe VI of Spain.

[16] Duato has previously served on boards with the United States-Spain Council, UNICEF USA, Tsinghua University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Hess Corporation.