Ms. Allen has served as a member of our Board and as a member of our Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee since October 18, 2017.
Ms. Allen was appointed as a Chair of the Governance Committee, effective as of July 1, 2022.
Ms. Allen brings expansive branding and innovation experience within the consumer health category globally, including North America, Europe and Asia. As Executive Vice President for Category Development at Reckitt Benckiser plc, she led a global brand portfolio transformation and managed a team of 1200+ people across continents. In addition to her focus on growth, Ms. Allen has managed risk in areas related to future innovation, product portfolio and digital communication. Ms. Allen obtained an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University in 1990 and an MBA from the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1995. In 2017 she received a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors in London, UK.