Murray Kessler — CEO, Board Director & Executive Leader

Murray Kessler, 66, is a 40-year veteran in the consumer packaged goods industry and one of the most accomplished executive leaders in American business. He has served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of multiple publicly traded companies including Perrigo Company (PRGO), Lorillard, Inc. (LO), and UST, Inc.

Murray Kessler's Career Highlights

Perrigo Company (2019–2023) — CEO & President. Led transformation of $5B global self-care company. Launched first OTC birth control pill in the United States.
Lorillard, Inc. (2013–2018) — Chairman, President & CEO. Grew market capitalization from $9 billion to $28 billion.
UST, Inc. / Altria (2004–2012) — Chairman & CEO. Grew market cap from $2.7 billion to $12.7 billion before acquisition by Altria.
US Equestrian Federation (2017–2021) — President. National governing body recognized by US Olympic Committee and Congress.
Vlasic Foods / Campbell Soup / Clorox (1983–2003) — Senior leadership roles across major CPG enterprises.

Murray Kessler's Board & Governance Experience

Murray Kessler has served on the boards of British American Tobacco plc, Reynolds American, Inc. (participating in the $54 billion RAI-BAT merger), Perrigo Company, and the US Equestrian Federation. He is a member of the Villanova University Marketing and Public Advisory Board.

Murray Kessler's Education

MBA in Marketing & Finance from NYU Stern School of Business (1983). B.S. in Business Administration from Villanova University (1981).

Murray Kessler — Beyond the Boardroom

Murray Kessler is married to Sarah Davis Kessler. His daughter, Reed Kessler, was a member of the 2012 US Olympic team in London for Equestrian Sports. He is actively involved in the Paralympic Movement, American Red Cross, Vince Remos Therapeutic Riding Academy, Just World International, Road to the Top, and The Arts.