John Kirkman

Global Vice President, Marketing And Market Expansion – Electrolit® at Electrolit USA

John Kirkman has a strong and extensive work experience in marketing and brand management. John is currently serving as the Global Vice President of Marketing and Market Expansion at Electrolit USA, where they are leading the creation of a global brand strategy and expanding the company's presence in new markets.

Prior to their current role, John worked at Amgen as the Executive Director of Consumer and Patient Marketing for the Enbrel brand, where they oversaw the implementation of an integrated brand strategy. John also held the position of Director of Consumer Marketing for Enbrel, where they led the brand's direct-to-consumer marketing initiatives.

Before their time at Amgen, John worked at Johnson & Johnson, where they held multiple roles including Director of Healthcare Professional Marketing for Consumer Healthcare brands such as Listerine, Band-Aid, Neosporin, and Polysporin. John also served as a Senior Brand Manager for brands like Splenda, Sudafed, Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Tylenol. In these roles, they were responsible for developing and executing brand strategies, managing various aspects of marketing campaigns, and overseeing cross-functional teams.

Additionally, John has a background in sales, having served as a Sales Director at Johnson & Johnson, where they successfully grew sales in various channels. John also held the position of Franchise Business Director for the Tylenol brand, where they played a key role in revitalizing the brand's share trend.

Throughout their career, John has demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive growth and positive results for the brands they have worked with.

John Kirkman has a BA in Economics and Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. John also holds an MBA in Marketing/Marketing Management from La Salle University. Additionally, they studied as an exchange student at Universidad de Belgrano, focusing on International Business and Economics.

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  • Global Vice President, Marketing And Market Expansion – Electrolit®

    August, 2022 - present

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