Zoetis announced today the appointment of Vanessa Broadhurst to its Board of Directors. Ms Broadhurst, who works as Executive Vice President Global Corporate Affairs at Johnson & Johnson, has experience in consumer insights and direct-to-consumer advertising. Her appointment increases the size of the board from 11 to 12 members.
Ms Broadhurst is a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Executive Committee and leads the company’s global marketing, communication, design and philanthropy functions as well as having oversight of Johnson & Johnson Health & Wellness Solutions.
Prior to her appointment to the Executive Committee this year, Ms Broadhurst was Company Group Chariman, Global Commercial Strategy for Pharmaceuticals where she led a term focused on commercialisation and launch strategies. She also had oversight of global value and access, global commercial data sciences, and global medical affairs across the pharmaceutical products portfolio.
“As Zoetis continues to increase its focus on pet owners and direct-to-consumer marketing programs around the world, Vanessa Broadhurst brings invaluable experience to our Board,” says Kristin Peck, CEO of Zoetis. “Along with a deep understanding of the global pharmaceutical industry, she is widely respected for her strategic insight and leadership, as well as her expertise in consumer healthcare marketing and digital communications. She will be a tremendous addition to our Board.”
“We are all very pleased to welcome Vanessa to Zoetis’ Board of Directors,” adds Michael McCallister, Zoetis Chairman. “I am very proud of the caliber of all our Board members, and we look forward to all the contributions Vanessa will make to Zoetis as we continue to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for our animals.”
Ms Broadhurst was named ‘2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America’ by Savoy magazine and has also been recognised as ‘Healthcare Champion of the Year’ by the National Association for Female Executives.s
She serves as a member of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), an association of black business owners which focuses on board and executive leadership development, in addition to philanthropy, skills and talent development.
Ms Broadhurst received a Master of Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.
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