Pfizer CEO: AstraZeneca drugs warning 'red herring' By: CNBC.com News May 14, 2014 at 06:04 AM EDT Ian Read, chief executive of Pfizer, hit back at claims some of AstraZeneca's drugs may be delayed if Pfizer is successful in its bid for the company. Read More >> Related Stocks: Astrazeneca Plc ADR Novartis Ag Novartis Ag ADR