The road to becoming an expert
Jill started as a dietitian, gaining plenty of real-world insights and experience. After becoming a qualified dietitian and sports nutritionist, she guided many top Irish athletes to three Olympic Games. Jill also saw the world of hospitals and community clinics first-hand, working with pediatric and adult patients.
Following 10 years as a dietitian manager, Jill moved into the healthcare industry, working as a sales and nutrition manager for global medical brands. Jill’s blend of clinical, marketing, and managerial know-how provides unique insight into WaterWipes® products. Her research skills, rigor, and attention to detail give us added confidence and peace of mind when talking to our customers.
Qualifications
MSc (Nutrition), Trinity College Dublin
BSc (Human Nutrition & Dietetics), Trinity College Dublin
Diploma in Digital Marketing
Jill’s remarkable career – the story so far
Jill’s decade of hands-on experience as a diet and nutrition expert laid the groundwork for a highly successful managerial career. She added further strings to her bow as national sales manager for Nutricia and as a nutrition manager at Pfizer. She also spent time at a European multinational, Fresenius.
Jill joined WaterWipes® in 2018 and has since adapted to several leadership roles. As Global Medical Marketing Manager, Global Head of Medical, and Director of Medical, she’s risen to every challenge.
One key achievement was managing the ‘BaSICS’ study. This work compared three types of wipes and revealed that babies cleansed with WaterWipes® tended to experience less severe diaper rashes.
Partnering with WaterWipes® – and what makes it so special
Day to day, Jill is responsible for developing observational and clinical trials within WaterWipes®. Her goal is to build high-quality evidence that supports our scientific and marketing claims.
Jill is passionate about the unique water technology offered by WaterWipes® products. This can help to improve the lives of people with sensitive or delicate skin – whether they’re babies, working adults, or seniors.
Today, people are more educated about the types of ingredients in the products they use on skin. Our unique technology means we can produce a superior product with minimal ingredients, but which gives a deeper and gentle clean without all the unnecessary ingredients you see in other wipes.
Jill’s fun fact
Jill is passionate about the sport of sailing.
Published works and presentations
Rogerson K, Gibbon K, Sommerville J: Cleaning and caring for the fragile skin barrier of aging skin with minimal ingredients. EADV. Malta. May 2024.
O’Connor C, Gilligan E, Sommerville J: WaterWipes® reduce inflammation in an advanced high-fidelity 3D skin model of napkin dermatitis. IAD. Kildare, Ireland. May 2024.
Sommerville J, Taylor N, Gilligan E, Schols J: Minimal ingredient wipes for geriatric care. British Geriatrics Society, Spring Meeting. Birmingham. May 2024.
Sommerville J, Taylor N, Gilligan E, Schols J: Minimal ingredient wipes for geriatric care. World Dermatology and Cosmetic Congress. Barcelona. August 2024.
Sommerville J, Emer Gilligan, Jos Schols MD: Detergent-free wipes for geriatric care. EUGMS. Valencia. September 2024.
Sommerville J, O’Reagan M: The contribution of breakfast to micronutrient adequacy of the Irish diet. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 6(3): 223-228. March 2008.
Sommerville J, Roche N et al: Food for Sport. PDF.
Care Show Birmingham. https://www.careshow.co.uk/speakers/jill-somerville. 2024.
Belgium Midwives Congress. 2021. Speaker.
29th World Neonatal, Pediatric and Family Medicine Conference. Dubai. 2020. Speaker.
Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival. 2020. Speaker.
Social presence
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillsommerville/
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