SmithKline "Groome-ing" Garnier: Rx chairman will succeed Harry Groome as consumer head, add COO title.
Executive Summary
SMITHKLINE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER GARNIER TO OVERSEE Rx AND CONSUMER businesses at SmithKline Beecham, the company announced Oct. 2. J.P. Garnier was appointed chief operating officer and pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare president. The decision to combine responsibility for both the pharmaceutical and consumer businesses represents "a major step in SB's drive toward leadership through implementation of an integrated healthcare strategy," the company said.