PAGB welcomes new Vice-President on Board

We are pleased to announce that Brian R. Fischel, Regional Director & General Manager for UK and Ireland at Reckitt, has been appointed as a new Vice-President to PAGB’s Board.

We are pleased to announce that Brian R. Fischel, Regional Director & General Manager for UK and Ireland at Reckitt, has been appointed as a new Vice-President to PAGB’s Board.

Brian’s appointment comes following Richard Holme, formerly at Perrigo, stepping down from PAGB’s Board earlier this year. Brian was voted in as the new Vice-President in June, and joins Bas Vorsteveld, President, and Mike Knowland, Vice President to make up the officers of the Board.

Brian brings to the role over eight years’ international experience at Reckitt managing various global territories for Health. Speaking about Brian’s appointment, Michelle Riddalls, CEO at PAGB, shared:

“We’re delighted to welcome Brian to PAGB’s Board to represent our member’s interests and ensure the continued delivery of PAGB’s strategy. His extensive experience at Reckitt, and close alignment with PAGB’s goals, will be invaluable in driving forward our programme of work to actively promote self-care and best practice in the consumer healthcare industry.”

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