Regeneron president followed in role model’s footsteps to achieve the American dream — despite English not being his first language

Source: New York Post

Through July 4, The Post, in conjunction with the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, is featuring US citizens explaining what the American dream means to them in 2026 — including George Yancopoulos, president of Regeneron. I grew up in New York City but my family hearkens from northern Greece. As in many immigrant families, my parents both were working really hard just to survive.