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Paul Gama

Birthplace
Toronto, Canada

Education
BA, Economics, McMaster University

MBA, Marketing, University of Rochester

Date Joined P&G
Febuary 28, 2017

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Paul Gama

Paul Gama

Chief Executive Officer, Health Care

As the CEO of P&G Health Care, Paul Gama plays a pivotal role in driving strategies for the company’s Personal Health Care and Oral Care businesses. This includes iconic brands such as Vicks, Crest, and Oral-B, along with well-known brands like Metamucil, Pepto-Bismol, Fixodent, and Neurobion. P&G’s global Health Care business makes up 14% of the company's net sales. Consumer Health is among the largest industries in which P&G competes, with retail sales exceeding $375 billion and growing consumer interest in self-care and wellness.

Paul is one of P&G’s most experienced leaders in health care. With over 30 years in the industry, he has driven market-leading results and strong year-on-year innovation plans, underpinned by a keen focus on consumer needs. Paul joined P&G in 2017, bringing unmatched experience from roles at Bayer, Novartis, and Reckitt Benckiser.

Paul Gama embodies an entrepreneurial mindset that fosters a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation within P&G Health Care. He empowers his team to make decisions, obsess over cost efficiency, and challenge the status quo, ensuring a deep commitment to driving growth and value creation. Under his leadership, the organization is inspired to embrace risks, celebrate successes, and learn from failures, all while prioritizing the consumer's needs. Paul’s vision encourages continuous improvement and innovation, making every team member a steward of the brand and a catalyst for change.

Personally, Paul and his wife Laurie have two children, Carson and Brynn. In addition to spending time with his family, Paul enjoys skiing, cycling, hiking, and traveling.

Birthplace

Toronto, Canada


Education

BA, Economics, McMaster University
MBA, Marketing, University of Rochester


Date Joined P&G

Febuary 28, 2017


LinkedIn profile

Paul Gama

Year Positions Held
2026 Chief Executive Officer, Health Care
2020 President, Personal Health Care
2017 Senior Vice President, North America Personal Health Care
Year Business Affiliations Prior to Joining P&G
2013 Global Category Director, Nutritionals, Reckitt Benckiser
2009 Marketing Director, Health Care, Reckitt Benckiser
2008 Head of Marketing, Mexico, Novartis
2005 Director of Marketing, Upper Respiratory, Novartis
2004 Group Product Manager, Upper Respiratory, Novartis
2002 Brand Manager, Fabric Care, Reckitt Benckiser
1998 Assistant Brand Manager, Bayer Consumer Health
1997 Marketing Intern, Reckitt Benckiser
1991 Sales Representative, Sanofi Pharma, Canada

Affiliations, Activities and Recognition

  • Global Self-Care Federation, Board of Directors
  • Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Former Chairman of the Board