People On The Move: Appointments At BioGaia, Futura, Unilever

A round-up of recent appointments in Europe's health and wellness markets: Swedish probiotics player BioGaia has named its next CEO, while Futura and Unilever have new chairmen.

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BioGaia has appointed Theresa Agnew, a former GSK Consumer Healthcare exec, as its CEO with effect from 25 September. She will replace Isabelle Ducellier who is leaving to lead Norway’s Orkla Health as CEO. (Also see "People On The Move: Appointments At Orkla, PAGB, Afepadi" - HBW Insight, 30 March, 2023.)

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