Tom Gallen

Tom Gallen

Managing Editor, Europe

Birmingham, UK

Tom reports and edits European consumer health care industry news and analysis. Leading HBW Insight’s health and wellness coverage in Europe, he has been writing about the sector since 2013. Tom’s main focus is analyzing the strategies of the world's leading consumer healthcare companies, their business performance, plans and product portfolios. He also reports on regulatory topics such as novel foods and prescription-to-OTC switches.

Latest from Tom Gallen

People On The Move: Appointments at BioGaia, Assosalute, Bayer

A round-up of the latest European people moves: BioGaia hires new subsidiary head from L'Oréal; Assosalute gets new director; Bayer renews contract of CEO.

Navamedic To Market OTC Naloxone In Norway Following Switch

Navamedic adds Ventizolve to its portfolio shortly after Norway switched the opioid overdose reversal drug from Rx to OTC.

Reckitt Strikes Deal To Sell Essential Home Unit To Focus On CHC, Hygiene

Advent International is poised to take control of Reckitt's Essential Home business, but the UK-based firm will retain a 30% stake.

Stada Acquires Fortacell To Grow In Balkans

Stada's Serbian subsidiary Hemofarm has enhanced its offering in the dietary supplements category with the acquisition of Fortacell from Goodwill Pharma.

People On The Move: Appointments At Opella, Stada, Futura

Latest European appointments: Opella names Germany director; Stada has new Western Europe head; Futura makes CEO change.

Vision Healthcare Strikes Deals To Expand European Offering

Belgium-based Vision Healthcare has acquired Svenskt Kosttillskott in Sweden and New Care Supplements in the Netherlands.