Shelton, Conn., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell
Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today announced the appointment
of Joseph "Joe" D. O'Leary and Gary K.
Waring to the Company's Board of Directors, effective
October 1, 2018. With these new
appointments, Edgewell gains Directors with expertise in retail,
eCommerce, supply chain, acquisitions, divestitures, and
restructuring, as well as regulatory and audit committee
expertise. The Edgewell Board will now comprise 10 directors,
nine of whom are independent. Mr. O'Leary will serve on the
Nominating and Executive Compensation Committee of the Board and
Mr. Waring will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.
"We are pleased to appoint two new, independent directors with
the breadth of global experience and proven leadership capabilities
that Joe and Gary bring to the Edgewell Board," said David P. Hatfield, Edgewell's Chief Executive
Officer and Chairman of the Board. "We conducted a thorough search
to identify new board members, and both Joe and Gary distinguished
themselves with track records of operating success and deep
financial and operating expertise. We welcome them to our Board and
are confident that Edgewell will benefit immensely from their fresh
perspectives as we navigate the dynamic market environment and
execute growth and cost savings initiatives, including Project
Fuel, to enhance value for
shareholders."
"I am delighted to join the Edgewell Board at such a time of
opportunity for the Company," said Mr. O'Leary. "I look forward to
working with the Edgewell Board and management team to continue
streamlining the business and building on its momentum. I
intend to draw on my operational expertise and past success in
driving growth and realizing operational efficiencies to help
Edgewell maximize value for all shareholders."
"I have great respect for Edgewell, its brands, products, and
track record of innovation," said Mr. Waring. "I'm excited to work
alongside the Edgewell Board and management team to create
shareholder value by maximizing the potential of the Company's
strong brands, product portfolio, and balance sheet."
About Joseph D.
O'Leary
Joseph O'Leary is the former
President and Chief Operating Officer of Petsmart, Inc., where he
served in a variety of roles including Executive Vice President,
Merchandising, Supply Chain and Marketing. Prior to Petsmart, Mr.
O'Leary was the Chief Operating Officer of Human Touch, LLC from
2005 to 2006. He served in various logistics leadership roles with
Gap Inc. from 1999 to 2005, including Senior Vice President, Supply
Chain Strategy and Global Logistics. He previously held leadership
roles with Mothercare plc, Coopers and Lybrand LLP and BP
International plc, where he began his career as Operations Manager,
Supply Chain. Mr. O'Leary currently serves as a member of the
board of directors of Francesca's Holding Corporation, Petsmart,
Inc. and Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. He has previously served as a
member of the board of directors of Big Heart Pet Brands, Blue
Acquisition Group, Inc. and Mothercare plc. Mr. O'Leary holds
a Bachelor's Degree in Business from University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, England.
About Gary K. Waring
Gary Waring is an accounting
professional who retired in July 2017
after more than 35 years at Ernst & Young (EY). Mr. Waring has
a proven record of working with Boards of Directors, Audit
Committees and management teams, advising them on acquisitions and
divestitures, restructurings, internal control, accounting,
financial reporting, and regulatory matters. Mr. Waring is a
Certified Public Accountant, and prior to his retirement he was
licensed in both Ohio and
California and was a member of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the
California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr.
Waring earned his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Wittenberg University.
About Edgewell Personal Care
Edgewell is a leading
pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified
portfolio of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson
Sword® men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors;
Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®,
Carefree® and o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat® and
Hawaiian Tropic® sun care products; Playtex® infant feeding; Diaper
Genie®; Bulldog® and Jack Black® male skin care and grooming
products; and Wet Ones® moist wipes. The Company has a broad
global footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including
the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan and Australia, with approximately 6,000 employees
worldwide.
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