Perrigo CEO Murray Kessler to retire July 31, 2023; successor search underway

PERRIGO Co plc

CEO Murray Kessler to retire effective July 31, 2023, after nearly 5 years leading transformation to consumer self-care.
Board has initiated CEO succession search with global executive search firm; no successor named yet.
Kessler cites completion of 14 M&A deals, elimination of $4B tax/legal overhang, and strategic plan in place.
Chairman Orlando Ashford thanks Kessler, expresses confidence in finding world-class CEO to execute Optimize and Accelerate plan.

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Departed

Murray S. Kessler

President and Chief Executive Officer

PRGO · PERRIGO Co plc

Effective: 2023-07-31
Filed: May 9, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On May 4, 2023, Murray S. Kessler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Perrigo Company plc (“Perrigo” or the “Company”) advised Perrigo’s Nominating & Governance Committee of his intent to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, with a target effective date of July 31, 2023.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Murray S. Kessler departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at PERRIGO Co plc.

Action: retire
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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On May 4, 2023, Murray S. Kessler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Perrigo Company plc (“Perrigo” or the “Company”) advised Perrigo’s Nominating & Governance Committee of his intent to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, with a target effective date of July 31, 2023.

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