Lansinoh gets new CEO

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Lansinoh Labs on Monday announced that Kevin Vyse-Peacock, general manager of Lansinoh’s European operations, will be promoted to CEO, effective Feb. 15.

Vyse-Peacock replaces Gary Downing as CEO of Lansinoh’s global operations.  Downing will remain on the company’s board of directors.

“The time has come for me to clear the way for the company’s next generation of leaders,” Downing stated.

Downing joined the Lansinoh board in 2001 and became CEO in 2002. During his term, Lansinoh’s sales have increased more than fivefold, and profitability has grown more than sevenfold. Several new Lansinoh products were successfully developed and launched under Downing’s tenure, along with a new branding and advertising campaign, new Web and e-commerce sites, and a “mommy blog.”