Leadership
In Part 2 of HBW Insight’s Over the Counter podcast with David Pineda Ereño, we discuss how consumer health companies are navigating fragmented EU rules and leveraging e‑commerce to exploit the commercial potential of postbiotics. We also briefly discuss the exciting area of postbiotics.
A round-up of the latest European health & wellness people moves: Aboca hires Germany head; SkinBioTherapeutics gets interim CEO; Reckitt adds experience to board.
A round up of the latest health and wellness moves: Angelini Pharma names digital chief; SFI Health changes CEO; Nestlé adds experience to board.
In this episode of HBW Insight’s Over the Counter podcast, we speak with probiotic expert David Pineda Ereño about Europe’s fragmented regulatory landscape, the future of the “probiotic” definition, and how companies can navigate diverging EU Member State positions.
A round up of the latest health and wellness appointments: Stada names Eurasia region head; Galderma hires CFO; SkinBioTherapeutics announces investigation lead.
A round-up of the latest European exec moves: Sanofi hires CEO from Merck; Lonza appoints to its board; SkinBioTherapeutics makes changes as CEO resigns.
A round-up of the latest European consumer health people moves: Engelhard names chief commercial strategy officer; Schwabe appoints head of new unit; Klosterfrau gets sustainability lead.
Recommendations to mitigate attrition among clinical research and drug manufacturing investigators at the FDA have not been implemented, and a Strategic Workforce Plan aimed at addressing recruiting, retention and training challenges has been shelved, the Government Accountability Office said.
Umbrella branding in OTC medicines supports responsible self‑care by helping consumers navigate choices, build trust and confidence, and access reliable health information, countering regulators’ long‑standing focus on risks rather than benefits, says PAGB CEO Michelle Riddalls.
A round-up of the latest European people moves: Angelini hires external affairs chief; Pierre Fabre appoints impact and reputation officer; Boots changes leadership at the top.
HBW Insight speaks to ex-Perrigo ESG expert Steve Ramus about the state of sustainability in consumer health and where we might be heading in the near future. Part one of two.
Industry associations in the UK, Germany and Greece expect 2026 to be the year self‑care policy is translated into day‑to‑day system change. They highlight opportunities in pharmacy, digital tools and regulatory reform, but warn that progress depends on political timing and regulatory agility.
A round-up of the latest European people moves: Dr C. Soldan names new managing directors; EU Specialty Food Ingredients changes secretary general; ASA gets independent reviewer.
GSCF, AESGP and ILAR agree that 2026 will see self‑care translate into more tangible system‑level action, propelled by prevention, regulatory updates and more assertive efforts to counter misleading claims.
Round up of latest European health & wellness people moves: Angelini Pharma gets new CEO; Stada names government affairs chief; NèreS adds to board.
While it's not clear that it will, if the tech bubble bursts, innovation and investment in consumer health could slow, according to Euromonitor 's Magda Starula. Meanwhile, climate change is reshaping allergy and respiratory needs, creating opportunities for industry.
Executives from Opella, Haleon, Bayer, Kenvue, Cooper and Maxwellia anticipate a year of rapid growth in self‑care and personalised health, driven by digital tools, smarter OTC access and evidence‑led innovation across Europe and beyond.
A round-up of the latest health & wellness people moves: Haleon adds chief growth officer role; DSM-Firmenich names HR chief; SkinBioTherapeutics makes additions to its board.
Round up of latest European people moves: Karo makes additions to corporate team; Haleon names Portugal head; Pharma Deutschland adds experience.
A round up of the latest European health and wellness people moves: Enzymatica names acting CFO; Sandoz has new head of OTC Europe; Dr. Pfleger adds managing director.