Dec 19 (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Plc has picked
former Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Plc Dave Lewis
to head GSK's consumer healthcare unit, which is being spun off
into a standalone business, Sky News reported https://bit.ly/3p8T3zo
on Sunday.
Confirmation of his appointment could come as soon as
Monday, the broadcaster said.
GSK did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for
comment.
The 40 billion pound ($53 billion) spinoff is due to take
effect next year.
($1 = 0.7551 pounds)
(Reporting by Anirudh Saligrama in Bengaluru)