Norbrook Laboratories names new sales and marketing head

Norbrook Laboratories has announced the appointment of Richard Palmer as its new global head of sales and marketing.

Mr Palmer can boast 30 years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical sector, 24 of which have been in the animal health business. He joins the company from Novartis, where he most recently served as chief marketing officer for its animal health division.

He assumed his new role at the beginning of the month and is dedicated to helping the company to maintain its recent success and outgrow the market as a whole in the coming years.

Over the past seven years, Norbrook has doubled its sales through organic growth of existing products, as well as the development and launch of new medicines.

Company chief executive officer Liam Nagle said: "Norbrook has a strong track record of innovation and growth, and we look forward to working with Richard as we continue to develop our business."

Mr Nagle took over as chief executive of Norbrook earlier this month, having previously led the construction and healthcare divisions of the Sisk Group.