Claire Thomas was Appointed as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at GlaxoSmithKline

Date of management change: May 15, 2008 

What Happened?

Philadelphia, PA-based GlaxoSmithKline Appointed Claire Thomas as Senior Vice President of Human Resources

 

About the Company

We are a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and consumer healthcare. As one of the few healthcare companies researching both medicines and vaccines for the World Health Organization`s three priority diseases – HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, we are very proud to have developed some of the leading global medicines in these fields. Our product portfolio also includes a range of consumer brands, many of which are household names around the world, including Sensodyne, Aquafresh, Horlicks, Panadol and Tums.

 

About the Person

Claire was appointed Senior Vice President, Human Resources in May 2008. She is a member of the Corporate Executive Team. She was previously Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Pharmaceuticals International.   Claire joined the company in 1996 as Senior Manager, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing Group, UK Pharmaceuticals before becoming Director of Human Resources for UK Pharmaceuticals in 1997. She was appointed Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Pharmaceuticals Europe in 2001, where she successfully led the HR function through the merger.   From 2003 to 2006, Claire played a key strategic role in the radical redesign and delivery of the New Operating Model within Pharma Europe.   Prior to joining the company she worked for Ford Motor Company, holding various positions including HR Supervisor Dagenham Assembly Plant, HR Supervisor Sales & Marketing UK and Central Europe, and OD Manager European Engineering.   Claire has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Management and Industrial Relations from the University of Wales.   Claire was honoured as an Outstanding European Woman of Achievement in 2007.

 

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