Former LloydsPharmacy retail and pharmacy services director Ghada Beal is to join Superdrug as its new healthcare director in August. 

In a statement this morning (July 5), the multiple announced that Ms Beal will take her position on August 7 once interim healthcare director Caris Newson takes on a new role as head of e-commerce.

Ms Beal, who spent 26 years at Walgreens Boots Alliance prior to working at LloydsPharmacy, joins Superdrug as it commits to expanding its store estate with 25 new branches and 70 store refits.

She said: “I’m excited to join such a dynamic brand and business to help deliver Superdrug Health’s strategic ambitions in retail, healthcare and pharmacy.

“My background as a pharmacist has meant that health and wellbeing has always been essential to me and I’m keen to continue developing the ways in which Superdrug supports the diverse healthcare needs of all communities.”

Superdrug commercial director Simon Comins commented: “We have ambitious plans to continue to grow our health retail, pharmacy, clinical and digital services and Ghada’s passion for exceptional standards and her proven track record for delivering for the customer will help us deliver our goals.”