Perrigo Taps Tobacco Executive as CEO in Shift From Drugs

Murray Kessler

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Perrigo Co. said Murray Kessler, a former tobacco industry executive, will become the company’s third chief executive officer this year as it transitions away from prescription drugs toward over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and other health products.

Kessler, 59, is the former CEO of Lorillard Tobacco Co. He replaces Uwe Roehrhoff, who was appointed president and CEO in January to replace John Hendrickson.