Huddersfield-based STADA Thornton & Ross has appointed Clare Furlonger as its new vice president of marketing and commercial excellence.
Headquartered in Slaithwaite, with a production site in Linthwaite, STADA Thornton & Ross is the company behind some of the UK’s most loved household brands including Zoflora, Covonia and Savlon.
As the new vice president of marketing and commercial excellence, Ms Furlonger will be responsible for leading the growth of the consumer healthcare portfolio for STADA UK.
Her role will involve building and developing a team of marketing, insight, innovation and commercial excellence experts, alongside the development of transformation growth plans for the consumer healthcare brands.
Ms Furlonger brings over 25 years of experience to the role, having begun her career studying pharmacology.
Speaking about her appointment, Ms Furlonger said: “I was drawn to this entrepreneurial and dynamic business with its deep commitment to caring for people.
“The opportunity to work with such an iconic portfolio of great British brands and to be part of a company that not only works on a global scale, but also manufactures many of them here in Yorkshire, is incredibly exciting.
“Over the next few years, our focus is on nurturing and growing our heritage brands, while introducing innovative, new products that align with our commitment to quality and care.
“It’s about celebrating our great British roots while embracing opportunities to expand and diversify.”
Nigel Stephenson, general manager at STADA Thornton & Ross, said: “I’m really pleased to welcome Clare to the company. Her previous track record of success is very exciting, and I’m looking forward to the experience and knowledge she will bring to the role.
“With her leadership, we are confident in continuing to build on our strengths as a dedicated manufacturer of trusted, high-quality healthcare and pharma products.”
STADA Thornton & Ross has been operating in Huddersfield for over a century and was acquired by the STADA Group in 2013.
