Gillian Jabes

Gillian Jabes is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the healthcare and consumer goods sectors, notably at Colgate-Palmolive from June 2010 to October 2024. As Sr Director and Head of Marketing & Scientific Affairs for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Gillian led healthcare marketing initiatives while overseeing business-to-business strategies. Significant roles included Global Marketing & Strategy Lead for Premium Therapeutics Oral Care and Global Marketing & Innovation Lead for Manual Toothbrushes, where innovation and sustainability were pivotal in managing a $1B business. Prior to Colgate-Palmolive, Gillian served as VP and Head of Marketing at Groups Recover Together, and as Assistant Marketing Manager at American Express, focusing on customer engagement and loyalty initiatives. Gillian holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University.