Dublin, Ireland – March 20, 2019 – Perrigo Company plc (NYSE; TASE: PRGO) today announced that Ray Silcock will join the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 25, 2019. Ray will lead the global finance, tax, internal audit, investor relations, corporate communications, business development and treasury functions. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Murray S. Kessler.
Perrigo President and CEO Murray S. Kessler commented, “I have worked with Ray professionally on and off for over 30 years, including as my CFO at UST Inc. He has deep experience as a public company consumer packaged goods CFO across both branded and private label companies. His proven track record of stabilizing and then growing companies in turnaround situations will be invaluable as we restore the ‘Perrigo Advantage’. I look forward to Ray playing a major role along with the rest of the Perrigo leadership team in transforming Perrigo and building shareholder value on a long-term and consistent basis."
Mr. Silcock joins Perrigo having been CFO of both public and private equity held companies for over 20 years. He has been instrumental in transformations and/or mergers that collectively created billions of dollars in shareholder value at major companies such as Diamond Foods Inc., Swift & Co, Cott Corporation (at the time - the world’s largest private label soft drink company) and UST Inc. Most recently, he was CFO at International Nutrition & Wellness, a contract packer of vitamins, minerals and supplements. Ray also served on the Board of Directors of Pinnacle Corporation for more than ten years until its sale to Conagra last year. His early career was highlighted by an 18-year tenure in positions of increasing responsibility at Campbell Soup Company. He earned an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Cost & Management Accountants. Ray will be based out of Allegan, Michigan.
Mr. Silcock said, “I look forward to working alongside Murray once again to execute Perrigo’s consumer-focused strategy. I am particularly excited to partner with Perrigo’s talented global leadership team to make the Company’s new self-care vision a reality, to set and achieve targets, and to communicate our financial results with thoroughness and transparency.”
Ronald L. Winowiecki has resigned as Executive Vice President and CFO and will remain with the Company through [June 30, 2019] to assist in a smooth transition.
Mr. Kessler stated, “I want to thank Ron for his leadership and significant contributions to Perrigo throughout his ten years with the company. Ron led Perrigo’s global finance organization through many milestones and difficult challenges during his tenure. His efforts are greatly appreciated.”
About Perrigo
Perrigo Company plc is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high "Quality, Affordable Self-care Products™" that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. The Company is a leading provider of over-the-counter health and wellness solutions that enhance individual well-being by empowering consumers to proactively prevent or treat conditions that can be self-managed. Visit Perrigo online at www.perrigo.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
Bradley Joseph, Vice President, Global Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, (269) 686-3373; E-mail: bradley.joseph@perrigo.com
Lyndsey Chmiel, Senior Manager, Global Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, (269) 673-9324; E-mail: lyndsey.chmiel@perrigo.com