Perrigo (NYSE: PRGO) appoints Salman Amin and Omer Gajial to its Board
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Perrigo Company plc announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Salman Amin and Omer Gajial as independent directors, effective June 30, 2026, increasing the Board size from 8 to 10 members.
Amin brings more than 30 years of global consumer products experience, including serving as CEO of pladis Global and senior roles at SC Johnson, PepsiCo, and Procter & Gamble. Gajial is CEO of GoTo Foods, which operates over 7,000 restaurant and retail locations, and previously held senior leadership roles at Albertsons Companies. Both will receive the standard non-employee director compensation described in Perrigo’s March 20, 2026 proxy statement, and there are no related-party transactions disclosed.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board size after appointments: 10 directors
Salman Amin age: 66 years
Omer Gajial age: 52 years
+1 more
4 metrics
Board size after appointments
10 directors
After June 30, 2026 appointments
Salman Amin age
66 years
Age of new independent director
Omer Gajial age
52 years
Age of new independent director
GoTo Foods locations
more than 7,000 locations
Global restaurant and retail sites operated by GoTo Foods
Key Terms
independent directors, Regulation FD Disclosure, proxy statement, forward-looking statements, +1 more
5 terms
independent directors financial
"Perrigo Company plc ... appointed Salman Amin and Omer Gajial as independent directors"
Members of a company’s board who do not have significant business, family, or financial ties to the company and are not part of its management; they are chosen to provide impartial oversight of strategy, financial reporting, executive pay and risk. They matter to investors because independent directors act like an objective referee, helping ensure decisions favor shareholders’ long-term interests rather than insiders, which can strengthen trust and reduce the chance of mismanagement or conflicts of interest.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On June 30, 2026, the Company issued a press release"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
proxy statement regulatory
"compensation provided to non-employee directors as approved by the Board and described in the Company’s proxy statement"
A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
over-the-counter (OTC) self-care market financial
"As a pioneer in the over-the-counter (OTC) self-care market, Perrigo offers trusted self-care solutions"
UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Election of Directors
On June 30, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Perrigo Company plc (the “Company”) appointed Salman Amin and Omer Gajial to serve as members of the Board effective as of June 30, 2026. In connection with the appointments, the Board increased the size of the Board from 8 to 10.
Mr. Amin will serve on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board. Mr. Gajial will serve on the Talent and Compensation Committee.
Mr. Amin
Salman Amin, age 66, is an experienced executive with over 30 years in the global consumer products industry. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of pladis Global, where he led a multi-year transformation that delivered sustained revenue growth and improved profitability. Mr. Amin previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the Global Commercial Division at SC Johnson and held senior leadership roles at PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble.
The Company believes that Mr. Amin’s global leadership experience and consumer products expertise qualify him to serve on the Board.
Mr. Gajial
Omer Gajial, age 52, is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in retail, e-commerce and consumer health. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of GoTo Foods, a franchisor and operator of over 7,000 restaurant and retail locations globally across multiple brands. Prior to this role, Mr. Gajial served as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising & Digital Officer at Albertsons Companies.
The Company believes that Mr. Gajial’s leadership experience and expertise in retail and digital transformation qualify him to serve on the Board.
No Arrangements, Understandings, or Related Party Transactions
There are no arrangements or understandings between either Mr. Amin or Mr. Gajial and any other person pursuant to which either appointee was selected as a director of the Company. There are no transactions in which either Mr. Amin or Mr. Gajial has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Compensation
Each new director will be entitled to receive compensation provided to non-employee directors as approved by the Board and described in the Company’s proxy statement filed on March 20, 2026.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 30, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Messrs. Amin and Gajial. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 7.01, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Perrigo Company plc on June 30, 2026 furnished solely pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data file (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ Charles Atkinson | |||||||||||||
| Dated: | June 30, 2026 | Charles Atkinson | ||||||||||||
| General Counsel & Company Secretary | ||||||||||||||
EXHIBIT 99.1
Perrigo Announces Appointment of Two New Independent Directors to Board
Dublin, Ireland – June 30, 2026 – Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO) ("Perrigo"), a leading provider of consumer health products, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Salman Amin and Omer Gajial as independent directors, effective June 30, 2026.
“We are pleased to welcome Salman and Omer to Perrigo’s Board,” said Orlando D. Ashford, Chair of Perrigo's Board of Directors. “Both bring deep experience across consumer products, retail, and digital transformation, along with a strong track record of driving growth and operational excellence. Their perspective will be valuable as we continue to advance Perrigo’s strategic priorities.”
Salman Amin
Mr. Amin, age 66, is an experienced executive with more than 30 years in the global consumer products industry. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of pladis Global, where he led a multi-year transformation that delivered sustained revenue growth and improved profitability.
Previously, Mr. Amin served as Chief Operating Officer of the Global Commercial Division at SC Johnson and held senior leadership roles at PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble.
Omer Gajial
Mr. Gajial, age 52, is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in retail, e-commerce and consumer health. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of GoTo Foods, a franchisor and operator of more than 7,000 restaurant and retail locations globally across multiple brands.
Prior to this role, Mr. Gajial served as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising & Digital Officer at Albertsons Companies.
About Perrigo
Perrigo Company plc is a leading pure-play self-care company with over a century of experience in providing high-quality health and wellness solutions to consumers primarily in North America and Europe. As a pioneer in the over-the-counter (OTC) self-care market, Perrigo offers trusted self-care solutions that can be used without the need for a prescription, ensuring accessibility and choice for consumers across molecules, dosage forms, and value tiers.
Perrigo's unique business model leverages its complementary businesses, where cash-generative store brand private label offerings fuel investments for leading brands, including Opill®, Mederma®, Compeed®, EllaOne®, and Jungle Formula®.
For more information, visit www.perrigo.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Perrigo’s expectations about the contributions of its new directors and the advancement of its strategic priorities. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, general economic conditions and other factors described in Perrigo’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings. Perrigo undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Perrigo Contacts
Eric Jacobson, Vice President, Global Investor Relations
eric.jacobson@perrigo.com
Nick Gallagher, Associate Director, Global Investor Relations
nicholas.gallagher@perrigo.com
FAQ
What did Perrigo (PRGO) announce in this 8-K filing?
Perrigo announced the appointment of Salman Amin and Omer Gajial as independent directors effective June 30, 2026, expanding its Board from eight to ten members. The company highlighted their deep experience in consumer products, retail, and digital transformation to support Perrigo’s strategic priorities.
Who is Salman Amin, the new Perrigo (PRGO) board member?
Salman Amin is an experienced consumer products executive with more than 30 years in the global industry. He most recently served as CEO of pladis Global and previously held senior roles at SC Johnson, PepsiCo, and Procter & Gamble, bringing significant leadership and transformation experience to Perrigo’s Board.
Who is Omer Gajial, the new Perrigo (PRGO) director?
Omer Gajial is a seasoned executive in retail, e-commerce, and consumer health. He is CEO of GoTo Foods, which operates over 7,000 restaurant and retail locations globally, and previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising & Digital Officer at Albertsons Companies, adding strong retail and digital expertise.
How does the Perrigo (PRGO) Board change with these appointments?
With the appointments of Salman Amin and Omer Gajial, Perrigo’s Board increases from eight to ten directors. Amin will serve on the Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees, while Gajial will serve on the Talent and Compensation Committee, broadening expertise across key board committees.
How will the new Perrigo (PRGO) directors be compensated?
Each new director will receive the standard compensation provided to Perrigo’s non-employee directors. This compensation structure was previously approved by the Board and is described in the company’s proxy statement filed on March 20, 2026, ensuring alignment with existing board practices.