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\\u201cYou sometimes have to go slow to go fast. When chaos ensues, take a step back to think strategically.\\u201d

Brian McNamara is CEO of GSK Consumer Healthcare - a role he\\u2019s held since 2016 - leading a portfolio of some of the world\\u2019s most trusted brands in wellness, oral health, nutrition, and skin health - including Sensodyne, Voltaren and Panadol. Previously, Brian was GSK Consumer Healthcare\\u2019s Head of Europe and Americas, following the creation of a joint venture between GSK and Novartis, which he spearheaded as head of Novartis\\u2019s OTC division. Brian joined Novartis in 2004 as Senior Vice President of the North America OTC business, and of course, began his career at Procter & Gamble.

Brian is a Board Member of the World Self-Medication Industry Association (WSMI) and the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF). He\\u2019s also previously served on Boards for the Economic Affairs Committee, Association for Europe Self-Medication Association (AESGP) and Board Member and Vice Chairman, Consumer Health Products Association (CHPA). Brian studied Electrical Engineering from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and received his MBA in Finance from University of Cincinnati. You\\u2019ll enjoy this candid conversation about being open to learning, committing to people, focusing on impact, and having the courage it takes to do what\\u2019s needed - while staying humble along the way.