Perrigo CEO Lockwood-Taylor resigns over conduct; Manzone named interim CEO
Perrigo's President and CEO Patrick Lockwood-Taylor resigned on June 7, 2026, effective immediately, after the Board found that certain personal conduct was not consistent with the company's Code of Conduct. Director Albert A. Manzone was appointed interim President and CEO, and the Board has started a search for a permanent CEO. The company said the conduct did not involve its business, strategy, operations, financial reporting, or results, and it reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook.
Key points
- Lockwood-Taylor resigned as President, CEO and board member on June 7, 2026, effective immediately.
- The Board cited personal conduct inconsistent with the Code of Conduct and core values, and said the conduct did not involve business, financial reporting or results.
- Manzone, a director since 2022, was appointed interim President and CEO on June 7, 2026; the Board reduced its size from 9 to 8 directors.
- Perrigo reaffirmed 2026 outlook from its May 6, 2026 release, including All In adjusted EPS of $2.00 to $2.30; compensation terms for Manzone are not yet set.
The filing
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