Last updated on December 12th, 2018
The Clorox Co. is shaking up its executive team effective Jan. 7, 2019.
Linda Rendle, 40, currently EVP–cleaning and strategy, will advance to the role of EVP–strategy and operations. In this role, Rendle will retain responsibility for corporate business strategy and will take on responsibility for the company’s five core global functions—marketing, sales, product supply, research & development and information technology—as well as the international division and Nutranext and RenewLife businesses. She will continue reporting to Chair and CEO Benno Dorer.
Eric Reynolds, 48, currently SVP–chief marketing officer (CMO), has been promoted to EVP–cleaning and Burt’s Bees, also reporting to Dorer. In this role, Reynolds will have responsibility for the laundry, home care, professional products and Burt’s Bees businesses.
Stacey Grier, 55, currently VP–brand engagement and enhanced wellness marketing, has been promoted to SVP–CMO. She will report to Linda Rendle and join the company’s executive committee.
Commenting on these changes, Dorer said, “It’s a testament not only to their talent and deep experience, but also to the board and executive management’s commitment to long-term development and succession planning. I couldn’t be more pleased to see such capable leaders assume these executive leadership roles.”
Rendle, Reynolds and Grier will work in partnership with Jon Balousek, 49, who will continue as EVP–specialty and corporate development, which includes leading the Glad, Brita, food, charcoal and litter businesses.
These changes follow the resignation of EVP and COO Dawn Willoughby, 49, effective Jan. 4, 2019.
“Dawn is a smart, values-led leader, and she leaves a strong mark on our company,” Dorer said. “She led some of the company’s largest businesses through periods of great success and served as a mentor and role model to leaders across the organization. We were fortunate to have Dawn on our team for 18 years, and we wish her the very best.”
“It’s been an honor to work at Clorox,” Willoughby said. “I’ve had a terrific career here, and more than the accomplishments, I will miss the amazing people I’ve been so fortunate to work with at this great company. I look forward to Clorox’s continued success.”
In addition, the company also has promoted Kevin Jacobsen and Kirsten Marriner effective Jan. 7.
Jacobsen, 52, currently SVP and CFP, has been promoted to EVP and CFO. Marriner, 46, currently SVP and chief people officer, has been promoted to EVP and chief people officer.
“These promotions recognize the impact of Kevin and Kirsten’s outstanding leadership in their respective roles,” Dorer said. “With their skills, expertise and strong business acumen, they will continue to work closely with me and the rest of the executive team to enable and drive the success of our company.
“All of these changes speak not only to our dedication to succession planning and developing a strong executive team to lead the company, but also to ensuring continuity across our business. We continue to have every confidence in our 2020 strategy to achieve long-term shareholder value creation and believe in the strength of our team and leading brands, supported by strong innovation and marketing strategies, to continue delivering superior consumer value.”
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