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

EU Industry Wants EFSA Changes To Support Innovation

Prominent trade groups call on the European Commission to improve risk assessment of innovative food products by making changes to processes at the European Food Safety Authority.

People On The Move: Appointments At AESGP, PGEU, Nicapur

A round-up of the latest European health & wellness appointments: Workman re-elected AESGP chair; PGEU names 2026 leadership; Nicapur gets managing director.

Germany’s PharmaSGP To Be Taken Private

Consumer health player PharmaSGP will be taken private by its biggest shareholder, FUTRUE.

Poland’s Formeds Acquired By Private Equity

Enterprise Investors takes 77% stake in Polish clean-label dietary supplements manufacturer Formeds.

People On The Move: Appointments At Klosterfrau, Haleon, Opella

A round-up of the latest consumer health industry appointments: Kloserfrau makes changes to management in Germany; Haleon hires Pakistan head; Opella names Americas leader.

Stada Held Back By Weak Cough & Cold Season

While sales of seasonal products struggled during Q1, Stada pointed to the continuing strength of its underlying Consumer Healthcare portfolio.