Working with the board and leadership team to plan and execute the launch of an expert recommended, consumer preferred health supplement.

• I build brands and develop innovation in the global Skin Health category. I lead a team of senior marketing professionals and collaborate closely with my cross-functional partners to deliver results. • Delivered a new global communications campaign for the Lip Health franchise which drove the launch of new innovation and contributed to highest ever market shares and double-digit consumption growth in Europe.• Developed a commercial strategy and defence plan for the US Abreva brand to counter the threat of generic entrants at patent expiry. This has delivered above-Category consumption growth and all-time high brand equity. • Leveraged Pharma and Consumer experience to lead a unique global partnership model for GSK Rx Dermatology and CH Skin Health, This model gives GSK a significant competitive advantage as a provider of total dermatology solutions to key brand prescribers and recommenders. I received a high level internal recognition award for this initiative.• Played a key role in assessing cross-Category talent through the GSK-Novartis JV process. Attracted high potential talent into the Skin Health Category. Re-assigned existing team members to achieve a balanced, high performing team with diverse skills and experience.

• Led the successful divestment of a £135m portfolio of non-core brands, while maintaining business momentum to contribute to the overall NA P&L. Developed compelling brand growth plans to show potential of the divestment assets, resulting in a sales multiple well ahead of internal expectations. Awarded GSK’s highest level internal recognition award.• Led a Sales Force Transformation initiative. Re-aligned sales roles and capability to address customer requirements and compete more effectively with world-class customer organisations. Generated significant cost savings (reduction of 54 heads) in a much more efficient and customer-focused structure.• Acted as main Marketing expert on a core leadership team tasked with re-designing the North American operation to respond to the new global Category structure.

• Doubled sales growth from 6% to 12 % on my portfolio of regional brands, driven by focused priorities, winning marketing strategies and a renewed innovation pipeline. • Led the commercial function within the International leadership team to develop the region’s overall strategy, priorities and growth targets. With sharp focus and increasing levels of investment, International delivered 12% sales growth year-on-year.• Seconded to role of General Manager, Central Asia. Based in Bangkok, I led three market teams in Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines during 1H, 2009. Achieved brand turnarounds and delivered double-digit sales growth, launching significant new innovations. Recognised for my ability to attract and retain talent in a period of significant organizational change.

Led the local Japanese brand management team. Drove in-market sales growth through innovation, including negotiating brand licensing with Japanese partners.

Developed and executed brand growth plans in Latin American markets, managing local teams.