Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hygienic paper products, has recently welcomed Patrick Conklin as the newest member to its leadership team. Conklin joined FHH on July 1 as its new Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing the company’s sales and go-to-market strategies for its markets across the MENA region and beyond. With a proven track record of adept leadership and business achievements, Conklin is bringing the expertise and acumen earned over his long career to his new role.
Conklin was most recently Chief Sales Officer for Samsung North America, leading a business of over $30 Billion in sales. Prior to Samsung, Conklin had an illustrious career with Procter and Gamble across multiple continents, including roles as Chief Sales Officer for Asia; Global Sales Officer for Gillette; and, Sales Director for China and Korea.
James Michael Lafferty, CEO of FHH, had nothing but praise for Conklin. “I have known Pat for over 30 years, and he is absolutely one of the finest and most proven sales leaders in the world today. He has a long legacy of developing talent and motivating his teams to deliver breakthrough results. Pat is exactly the right kind of leader to join the balance of our world-class management team, and help us become truly a global force in FMCG. The fact that we in FHH can attract talent like Pat Conklin speaks volumes for the kind of culture we have at FHH, and how bright our future looks. Nimble, fast-moving regional and local companies like FHH are poised to win by better meeting consumer needs and adapting to rapidly-changing landscapes.