Johnson & Johnson has appointed former Procter & Gamble president Jorge Mesquita as the worldwide chairman of its consumer companies.

Mesquita will begin his role on 15 December, according to Ad Age. He will oversee brands such as Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, Listerine, Sudafed and Benadryl.

Mesquita joined P&G in 1984 leading major units in the Home Care, Fabric Care and Pet Categories. He became the group president for new business creation and innovation in 2012, where he oversaw the successful launch of Tide Pods.

In his new role at Johnson & Johnson, Mesquita will lead the consumer group operating committee and will serve on the company’s management committee.

He will report to Sandi Peterson, the worldwide chair.

Peterson said: “I’m confident that Jorge’s demonstrated leadership, his commitment to brand building, and his systemic approach to driving results and developing talent will maintain and extend the momentum and strategic clarity our consumer group Operating Committee has established.”

Mesquita replaces Lynn Pendergrass, who left the company back in May for personal reasons.