Rick Sheppard

Rick Sheppard is a dynamic and results-oriented global general manager with a successful track record in companies like GSK Consumer Healthcare, Novartis, and Procter & Gamble.

He excels in leading complex businesses to achieve strong financial performance and market share growth through strategic focus, brand-building, innovation, sales execution, and talent development.

Rick has a deep expertise in multi-functional leadership, commercial plan development and execution, P&L management, and global organizational redesign.

His educational background includes studying at the International School of Brussels, earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics from DePauw University, and completing executive development programs at Harvard Business School and The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Throughout his career, Rick Sheppard has held key roles such as Head of DACH, Head of Global Wellness, Head of Latin America, and Global Head of Respiratory Category at GSK Consumer Healthcare.

He has also served as the Global Head of Cough Cold and Respiratory Franchise at Novartis Consumer Health, Vice President/General Manager in Central & Eastern Europe Cluster, and Vice President/Head of Marketing North America at Novartis Consumer Health.

Additionally, Rick has a background in marketing from his roles at Procter & Gamble, including Marketing Director for Deodorants and Male Personal Care, and various positions in brand management.

His expertise lies in brand management, commercial strategy, organizational leadership, and driving business growth in competitive markets.