Barry A. Bruno

 

Barry A. Bruno's Educational Background
 
Barry A. Bruno is a seasoned executive with a comprehensive background in marketing and business leadership. His educational foundation includes an MBA in Marketing from Wake Forest University School of Business, and a BA in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross. Barry has also participated in advanced executive education programs, such as Global Strategic Management and Leading Global Businesses at Harvard Business School.

 

Early Career in Financial Sector
 
Barry's professional journey began in the financial sector at State Street Bank as a Marketing Manager, where he was part of a high-potential employee management rotational program.

 

Transition to Consumer Goods at Johnson & Johnson
 
He then transitioned to the consumer goods industry, joining Johnson & Johnson in 1999. At J&J, he held various roles over the course of more than a decade. These roles included:

• Assistant Brand Manager for Oral Care brands like REACH and ACT
• Brand Manager for Skin Care with AVEENO
• Group Brand Manager for Direct-to-Consumer Marketing for the PROCRIT brand

Barry also served as Director of Global Marketing for the JOHNSON'S Baby brand, a $2.5 billion business, and eventually became Group Director of Global Marketing for Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, leading the $600 million Transfusion Medicine franchise.

 

Leadership at Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
 
In 2013, Barry joined Church & Dwight Co., Inc., where he has demonstrated notable leadership and strategic acumen. Starting as General Manager of the Global Markets Group, he created the organization's international selling structure. He then moved up to become Vice President of International Marketing & Global Markets Group Sales before taking on the role of Executive Vice President and President of Church & Dwight's $1 billion International Consumer P&L.

 

Recent Roles and Achievements
 
Barry continued to climb the ranks, becoming Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, and later taking on the dual role of Executive Vice President and President of the U.S., where he is currently responsible for a $5 billion U.S. Consumer P&L. In addition to his role at Church & Dwight, he serves on the Board of Directors for International Flavors & Fragrances, where he contributes to the Audit Committee, Human Capital & Compensation Committee, and Transaction Committee.

 

Conclusion
 
With a career marked by substantial achievements in global marketing, product development, and strategic planning, Barry A. Bruno exemplifies leadership and expertise in the consumer products industry.