Melissa S. Barnes
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
(including any amendments thereto) 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:

    Anat Hakim, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis,
Indiana

   Bronwen L. Mantlo, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis,
Indiana

    Crystal T. Williams, 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.


February 28, 2020


/s/ Melissa S. Barnes