Susan Mahony
Lilly Corporate Center
Indianapolis, Indiana  46285



Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C.  20549

Authorization Regarding Reporting Forms

I hereby authorize and designate the following persons to sign
and file with the Commission on my behalf Forms 3, 4, and 5
covering my transactions and holdings in the common stock and
other equity securities of Eli Lilly and Company as required
by Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
rules thereunder:

	Michael J. Harrington, Lilly Corporate Center,
Indianapolis, Indiana

	James B. Lootens, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis,
Indiana

	Jamie E. Haney, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis,
Indiana

This authorization and designation shall remain in effect
until a written revocation is signed by me and provided to the
Commission.


October 15, 2012


/s/ Susan Mahony