Karo Healthcare

The best healthcare starts with listening. As we build one of Europe’s leading businesses in consumer healthcare, staying close to healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders is essential. Their expertise and experience help us better understand the needs of patients and consumers – and identify where we can make a real difference in everyday skin health. That’s why we’re at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology congress 30 Sept - 3 Oct in Vienna: to meet, listen, learn, share perspectives and build partnerships across Europe. Visit us in Hall 2, Booth X2108. We look forward to seeing you there.   #SmartChoices #EverydayHealthcare #EADV2026 #Dermatology #SkinHealth

After a number of years I am so excited to revisit EADV!

Today, 14 September, World Atopic Eczema Day puts a spotlight on something that is often much harder to see than the skin symptoms themselves – the everyday impact of living with atopic eczema. Skin Health is Karo’s largest category and a key part of our strategy. With brands such as E45, ACO, Canoderm, Miniderm, Emolium and Decubal, we are working to support people with dry, sensitive and atopic-prone skin throughout life. We want to keep building brands that people trust, while investing in the science and innovation needed to make a real difference. Because living with a skin condition is about much more than what you see on the surface. #BreakTheInvisibleBurden #SkinHealth #SmartChoices #EverydayHealthcare For full information about Canoderm: https://lnkd.in/dmi3jzsf For full information about Miniderm: https://lnkd.in/dCPTNqNU

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Hampden-Smith as Karo’s new Chief Operations Officer and member of the Corporate Management Team. Philip joins us from Reckitt, where he has held a number of senior global and regional leadership roles across operations and supply chain. He brings extensive international experience and a strong track record in transformation, performance and building scalable operations. He will join the Karo team later this year, and we very much look forward to welcoming him. Jonathan Kimber, who has decided to pursue new opportunities, will support a smooth COO transition over the coming months, and we thank him for his dedication and important contribution to Karo over the past ten years. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/d6ZhskC8

We’re incredibly proud to see our CFO Karine Martin recognised as one of the Future's Top Leaders (Framtidens Toppledare 2026) – a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and potential. Congratulations, Karine – we’re happy to have you at Karo and excited to follow the next chapter of your journey together with us. #smartchoices #everydayhealthcare https://lnkd.in/dxZB-Z9B

Who Cares About Packaging? In reality, packaging is a strategic choice. At Karo, packaging sits at the intersection of brand, operational excellence and sustainability. The way we design, source and produce it influences everything from consumer trust and supply chain resilience to material use, emissions and cost efficiency. That's why our new packaging platform is about much more than new bottles. By harmonising packaging across brands, we're creating a scalable foundation for innovation while reducing virgin plastic, improving recyclability and streamlining operations. As Ricardo Villalvazo, Head of Packaging Development, puts it: "Packaging brings together design, supply and sustainability. When we get it right, we strengthen our brands, reduce costs and lower environmental impact at the same time." Sustainability delivers the greatest value when it's embedded in business strategy – not treated as a separate initiative. #Packaging #SmartChoices #EverydayHealthcare Christoffer Lorenzen Michael Kaltenborn Lisa Westerdahl Konstanze Gallinatus Sofia Kyhlstedt Karine Martin Sally Perry Esad Toric Jonathan Kimber Alice Devine

Building Growth with Better Brands  We have an ambitious plan – become a top 5 European consumer healthcare company with a revenue of EUR 1 billion by 2030, doubling today’s business in three years. With M&A being a cornerstone in our growth strategy, this year Karo signed the largest deal in our history. What interested Larissa Luchmann, our Head of M&A, wasn't the size of the transaction, but the quality of the brands. "The brands we've acquired are well-established, trusted by consumers and backed by strong scientific foundations. They have a lot of brand equity, a precious attribute that takes many years and resources to build." That idea sits at the heart of our growth strategy. Not more brands – better. Brands that can learn from each other, share expertise, accelerate innovation, and create more value for consumers. But only when it makes us better at serving the people who trust our products. #BrilliantBrands #SmartChoices #EverydayHealthcare  

Wishing you a wonderful summer. They say time flies and this is true for the first half of 2026. We’re proud to look back on some of the strategic milestones that have shaped our journey so far:  - Completion of our largest acquisition to date: Perrigo’s Dermacosmetics business, including brands such as ACO, Iwostin and Biodermal  - Launch of Lamisil Spray in the US and expansion of Multi-Gyn into Poland  - Opening of our Polish Hub  - Launch of Flux Ultra Protection  - Approval of a major Tech-Transfer to India  …and much, much more. To our consumers, customers, partners and colleagues – thank you! Wishing you a wonderful summer! #SmartChoices #EverydayHealthcare #Milestones

Recognising Values in Action at Karo At Karo, our values – Challenge, Connect, Act and Care – guide how we work every day. Through the Values in Action Award, we recognise colleagues who bring these values to life through their actions and impact. Today, we're celebrating three colleagues who have been recognised by their peers: Vanessa Bjärnander (Act / Challenge) – for driving innovation, improving ways of working and helping teams work smarter through new tools and approaches. Karin Kempe (Care / Act) – for her dedication, reliability and willingness to support others, always stepping up when it matters most. Dominic Harlow (Connect / Challenge / Care) – for strengthening our 3D design capabilities through collaboration, leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for bringing our values to life every day. At Karo, values are not just words – they are actions. #smartchoices #everydayhealthcare #valuesinaction

Science has been part of Karo's DNA from the very beginning. Today, that foundation continues to shape how the company develops smarter, preventive solutions within everyday health – combining consumer insight, scientific expertise, and innovation grounded in real needs.   At a time when preventive oral health and evidence-based everyday care are receiving increasing global attention, Karo continues to invest in science-backed solutions that support healthier everyday habits.   A recent example is the launch of Flux Ultra Protection 0.3% NaF, a next-generation mouth rinse developed for consumers who need extra protection against cavities and acid erosion. Flux is the market leader within mouthwash in Sweden and Norway. Developed in collaboration with a Professor in Cariology at the University of Gothenburg and grounded in Swedish research, the formulation is based on scientific understanding of how fluoride can better support individuals with elevated caries risk. With 50% more fluoride than regular mouthwash (0.2% NaF), Flux Ultra Protection is designed for consumers with increased exposure to enamel wear and cavities – including frequent snackers, consumers of energy drinks or soft drinks, people with braces, and individuals with reduced motor skills.   Flux Ultra Protection is now available in Swedish pharmacies. #smartchoices #everydayhealthcare #science #cariology #flux