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Senior Leadership Appointments in the Health and Personal Care Industry

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Peter R Dolan, a dynamic leader, has been promoted to president of Bristol-Myers Squibb, responsible for the company's worldwide medicines, beauty care, and nutritional businesses. The appointment is part of a series of personnel changes in the corporation's management team, with John L McGoldrick becoming executive vice president for medical devices, government affairs, and corporate security. Michael F Mee has been appointed executive vice president, while Richard J Lane will work with Dolan as president of the worldwide medicines group. In related news, Sarah Ervine has been appointed business manager, fine chemicals at BASF Plc, and Edward M Straw has been appointed president of operations at Estee Lauder.

Key Takeaways:

  • Peter R Dolan, 44, has been promoted to president of Bristol-Myers Squibb, responsible for the company's worldwide medicines, beauty care, and nutritional businesses.
  • John L McGoldrick has been appointed executive vice president, overseeing the company's medical devices business, government affairs, and corporate security.
  • Michael F Mee has been appointed executive vice president, adding corporate development, information management, and global business services to his responsibilities.
  • Richard J Lane will lead the worldwide medicines group as president, working with Dolan.
  • Peter R Ringrose has been appointed chief scientific officer, continuing to serve as president of the company's Pharmaceutical Research Institute.
  • Sarah Ervine brings extensive experience to her new role as business manager, fine chemicals at BASF Plc, with a strong background in sales and technical marketing supporting the textile business.
  • Edward M Straw joins Estee Lauder as president of operations, overseeing manufacturing, research and development, information systems, packaging, and quality assurance areas.
  • BASF expects strong sales growth in the fine chemicals business after the relaunch of the PPG range of Jordapon products under its banner.

Statistics:

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb has a global presence in the health and personal care industry.
  • The company's worldwide medicines, beauty care, and nutritional businesses will be headed by Peter R Dolan.
  • The corporation's management team has undergone a series of personnel changes, with significant appointments in key areas.
  • BASF Plc has experienced sales growth in the fine chemicals business, with a strong focus on the PPG range of Jordapon products.
  • Estee Lauder's operations will be led by Edward M Straw, with a focus on manufacturing, research and development, and information systems.
  • The global supply chain management budget at Compaq Computer Corporation was approximately £30 billion per year, previously managed by Edward M Straw.

Sources:

  • "Peter R Dolan to Head Bristol-Myers Squibb's Worldwide Medicines, Beauty Care and Nutritional Businesses" (no date mentioned)
  • "BASF Plc Appoints Sarah Ervine as Business Manager, Fine Chemicals" (no date mentioned)
  • "Estee Lauder Appoints Edward M Straw as President, Operations" (no date mentioned)

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