Perrigo Company plc announced the appointment of industry professional Patrick Lockwood-Taylor as its new President and member of the Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2023. Mr. Lockwood-Taylor joins Perrigo from Bayer AG, where he served a dual role as President of the approximately $15 billion revenue Bayer U.S. business and Regional President of Consumer Health North America, achieving high single-digit growth during his tenure. As Regional President of Consumer Health North America from 2018-2023, he returned the business to revenue and market share growth after multi-year declines, delivered strong compound annual growth rates, achieved best-in-class innovation led growth and expanded operating margins.

Before Bayer, Mr. Lockwood-Taylor served as President and CEO of The Oneida Group Inc., a private company. Prior to this position, he spent more than 20 years with Procter & Gamble in various roles, including brand franchise and general management leadership positions. During his tenure as Senior Vice President for Procter and Gamble's Personal Health Care business, he also served as Chair of the Consumer Health Products Industry Association (CHPA).

In total, Mr. Lockwood-Taylor's career spans more than 25 years of experience in global consumer product leadership roles, including positions in operations management, sales, marketing, country management and general management across four continents. He holds first class joint honors degrees in economics and management studies from Leeds University, and a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.