DUBLIN,
June 21, 2017
/PRNewswire/ -- Perrigo Company plc (NYSE; TASE: PRGO),
a leading global provider of "Quality Affordable Healthcare
Products®", today announced that the Company's Board of
Directors has retained Spencer
Stuart, a leading global executive search and leadership
advisory firm, to assist with the search for the Company's next
Chief Executive Officer (CEO). John
T. Hendrickson announced his plans to retire as CEO earlier
this month; he will remain with the Company until his replacement
is appointed, as well as up to 60 days following to ensure a smooth
and successful transition.
The search process is being overseen by the Board's
Nominating and Governance Committee, which is comprised of
Jeff Smith (Chair), Brad Alford, Rolf
Classon, Gary Cohen, and
Board Chair, Laurie
Brlas.
About Perrigo
Perrigo Company plc, a leading global healthcare company,
delivers value to its customers and consumers by
providing Quality Affordable Healthcare
Products®. Founded in 1887 as a packager of home
remedies, Perrigo has built a unique business model that is best
described as the convergence of a fast-moving consumer goods
company, a high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing organization
and a world-class supply chain network. Perrigo is the world's
largest manufacturer of over-the-counter ("OTC") healthcare
products and supplier of infant formulas for the store brand
market. The Company also is a leading provider of branded OTC
products throughout Europe and
the U.S., as well as a leading producer of "extended topical"
prescription drugs. Perrigo, headquartered
in Ireland, sells its products
primarily in North America and Europe, as well
as in other markets,
including Australia, Israel and China.
Visit Perrigo online at
(http://www.perrigo.com).
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