Charles Atkinson

Charles Atkinson was named Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, in October 2024. Mr. Atkinson joins Perrigo from Haleon plc and its predecessor, GSK plc, most recently serving as chief legal and compliance officer and Interim General Counsel. During his 20-plus year combined tenure at Haleon/GSK, Mr. Atkinson successfully advised across numerous transactions and integrations, including the creation of Haleon and subsequent separation from its parent shareholders GSK and Pfizer. He has also served as global head of corporate legal and was lead counsel for various parts of the self-care business, including supply chain, R&D and innovation, business development, and intellectual property. This included managing the lifecycle of regulated healthcare products, advising GSK's largest self-care business and providing counsel for product development, including leading the switch for Flonase® to over-the-counter status. He obtained his law degree from University College London.