Novartis names new head of sales U.S.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Novartis Consumer Health on Thursday announced that Todd Hutsko has been appointed head of sales U.S., effective March 1. 

Hutsko succeeds Roger Gravitte, who has been appointed operating unit head for UK/Ireland.

Hutsko joined Novartis in 2012 and was most recently VP U.S. field sales. In his new role, he will report to Rick Lloyd, Novartis Consumer region head, North America, and serve as a member of the North America leadership team. He will continue to be based in Parsippany, N.J.

Grafitte will now be responsible for leading Novartis' OTC business in the UK/Ireland and will be a member of the European leadership team, with overall country management and operational responsibility. He will be based in Frimley, England.

"We would like to thank Roger for his significant contributions to the U.S. business over the last three years and congratulate both Todd and Roger on their new roles," Lloyd stated.