Haleon has appointed Jo Cooper as the new General Manager for the UK and Ireland, effective 1st January 2025.
Cooper brings 10 years’ experience in senior leadership positions across sales and commercial roles in the consumer healthcare industry, with a strong track record in accelerating business growth across several international markets. Prior to her appointment as General Manager (UK&I), she held the position of Head of Commercial Excellence for Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America (EMEA&LATAM) regions at Haleon for over three years.
In her role as Head of Commercial Excellence (EMEA&LATAM), she was responsible for revenue growth strategy, category management, shopper marketing, and retail partner leadership across Haleon’s multi-brand portfolio, as well as leading the Global Net Revenue Management Acceleration Programme, working closely with digital and tech teams.
Cooper started her career with GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSK), joining as Pharmacy & Field Director in 2013. She then went on to hold several positions at the company, including Grocery & Digital commerce Sales Director and Commercial Excellence Director before joining Haleon in 2021 as part of the de-merger.
Jo Cooper, General Manager UK&I, Haleon, said: “I am thrilled to take on the role of leading Haleon’s UK and Ireland business, my home market. Having experienced first-hand the exceptional talent and dedication within the UK and Ireland team and Northern Europe business unit, I am eager to collaborate and drive the next level of growth together, continuing to develop our vision for delivering consumer-first healthcare. I’m proud to be part of Haleon and am looking forward to this exciting new chapter.”
Jon Workman, General Manager Northern Europe, Haleon, said: “I am delighted to have Jo leading the Haleon UK and Ireland business. She brings outstanding experience and an incredible track record in strong leadership positions. After playing such a critical role in delivering the EMEA&LATAM commercial agenda over the last three years, her experience, relationship with retail partners and growth mindset is perfectly placed to continue to drive the momentum of the UK and Ireland business into the next phase.”
