Carlton Lawson is the Company Group Chairman for Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health EMEA. In this role, Carlton is focused on making a positive and enduring impact on personal health through Johnson & Johnson’s iconic consumer brands. Carlton is passionate about meeting the needs of consumers whilst investing in building the leaders of the future. Carlton strives to create a working culture of inclusion, agility, and empowerment where every team member can be at their best, every day.
Prior to this role, Carlton was the Managing Director of the Northern Europe business at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health. With extensive leadership experience in healthcare and consumer brands, he has dedicated his career to leading transformation and driving accelerated growth.
He re-joined J&J in September 2019 from GSK where he was Head of Global Categories (CMO). In this role he led the global marketing team responsible for delivering brand and category strategy, innovation, and brand-building assets. Carlton also held the roles of Area General Manager Northern Europe and GB&I General Manager.
Prior to GSK, Carlton worked at J&J where he led the global Pain, Digestive Health, Cough/Cold and Allergy franchises. He has also worked as Marketing Director for Pfizer Consumer Healthcare UK and Ireland and began his career at Warner Lambert Consumer Healthcare.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Manchester University.