GSK Consumer Health Appoints New Chief Customer Officer, US

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a world leader in Consumer Health, announced today the appointment of Rachel Marler as the new Chief Customer Officer, US. In her role, Rachel will lead GSK Consumer Health's customer engagement efforts to build strong, trusting retailer partnerships and deliver compelling category and shopper healthcare experiences across the customer channels. Rachel is a U.S. leadership team member and will become the first Chief Customer Officer for Haleon when GSK Consumer Health demerges in July 2022.

Lisa Paley, Head of GSK Consumer Health, North America, commented, "I am pleased to welcome Rachel, who is ideally suited for this critical role within our organization. As we continue our journey to become an independent, world-leading, consumer health-focused, stand-alone company, our purpose and mission are clear and established. Rachel, in her role, will help us sharpen and execute an effective strategy to deliver everyday health, with humanity, in close partnership with our customers."

Paley continued," At a time when consumer preferences for proactive health and self-care, retail experience, and engagement are fast evolving, Rachel will work to build our capabilities for the future. She will work with our retail partners to increase consumer inclusion and access through compelling shopper healthcare journeys, distinctive consumer experiences, while delivering our strong fundamentals for the next selling era."

Rachel brings with her significant experience in sales and general management across several consumer product goods companies such as Gillette, P&G, Tyson Foods, and most recently Kimberly-Clark where she was Vice President, Sales, and Strategy for the Paper Business Unit. She has also spent several years with Walmart, where she held various roles in U.S. Merchandising before moving to Vice President of Merchandising for Canada and Vice President of Merchandising, International. Rachel has a track record of building strong, trusting retailer partnerships across all channels and delivering exceptional results.

Rachel Marler commented, "I am excited to join GSK Consumer Health during this transformative period and drive the growth narrative of GSK Consumer Health, soon to be, Haleon. We are building on a strong foundation of enabling and elevating everyday health for millions of consumers in the US With an exceptional portfolio of category-leading brands, world-class competitive capabilities, and a strong commercial organization; I could not be more proud to join this team and complement the great work already in motion."

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GSK Consumer Healthcare combines science and consumer insights to create innovative world-class health care brands that consumers trust and experts recommend for oral health, pain relief, respiratory and wellness.For further information please visit www.gsk.com.

SOURCE: GSK Consumer Healthcare