McPherson’s has appointed Brett Charlton as its new MD and CEO, effective August 1.
Charlton joins McPherson’s after serving as a strategic growth counsel to companies in the consumer products industry. He formerly served as chief skincare officer for Laser Clinics Australia and as MD for Sanofi Consumer Healthcare and Tip Top Ice Cream.
Charlton has 25 years of marketing and branding experience, as well as manufacturing and supply chain knowledge, and a customer, consumer, digital, and data-first mindset.
“Brett’s career highlights include significant turnaround experience, where he led both top and bottom-line growth in manufacturing and consumer-based organisations,” said McPherson’s chairman Ari Mervis.
“His leadership acumen and proven track record for driving performance will greatly assist the company. The board is looking forward to working with Brett to deliver strong results for all stakeholders.”
Mervis will continue as executive chairman, and Alison Cook will serve as CEO until Charlton joins. After that, Mervis and Cook will resume their responsibilities as non-executive chairman and non-executive director, respectively.
Chemist Warehouse acquired a 10-per-cent stake in consumer products supplier McPherson’s last year as part of a larger strategic distribution collaboration between the two companies.
