Tom Gallen

Tom Gallen

Managing Editor, Europe

Birmingham, UK

Tom reports and edits European consumer health care industry news and analysis. Leading HBW Insight’s health and wellness coverage in Europe, he has been writing about the sector since 2013. Tom’s main focus is analyzing the strategies of the world's leading consumer healthcare companies, their business performance, plans and product portfolios. He also reports on regulatory topics such as novel foods and prescription-to-OTC switches.

Latest from Tom Gallen

Azelis Grows Nutraceuticals Offering In Iberia With Solchem

Azelis adds dietary supplement ingredients and a large customer base across Spain to its portfolio with the acquisition of Solchem Nature.

Australia’s Wellnex Life Poised To Enter UK’s CHC Market

Wellnex bringing brands such as Pain Away, Wakey Wakey and Nighty Night to UK market shortly after gaining admission to the the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

People On The Move: Appointments At Maxwellia, Nestlé, Alland & Robert

A round-up of the latest European health & wellness market moves: Maxwellia names chief operating officer; Nestle appoints marketing & sales head; Alland & Robert gets deputy general manager.

KKR Expands Health & Beauty Portfolio With Deal For Sweden’s Karo

Consumer health player Karo is changing hands from EQT to KKR in a deal thought to value the Stockholm-based firm at over €2.5bn.

Givaudan Has UTI Health Claim Turned Down In EU

European Food Safety Authority finds no cause and effect relationship between Givaudan's Pacran supplement and defense against urinary tract infections.

France’s Boiron Looks To Future After Challenging Year

The homeopathy specialist reported a big decline in profits in 2024 as a move to restructure its ailing French operation hit the bottom line.