DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today announced that
Sherilyn S. "Sheri" McCoy was
elected to its board of directors, effective immediately.
"Sheri will be a great addition to our board given her global
leadership experience," said Thomas J.
Falk, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark. "We will greatly
benefit from Sheri's leadership and deep experience in consumer
products and innovation as we continue to execute on our long-term
growth strategy."
Ms. McCoy brings considerable
consumer experience gained during a 30-year career at Johnson &
Johnson, joining as a scientist in research and development, and
subsequently managing businesses in every major product sector. She
held global leadership posts at J&J including worldwide
chairman of the Pharmaceutical Group, and head of J&J's
Consumer business. Most recently, Ms. McCoy served as Chief Executive Officer of
Avon Products, a personal care products company, until retiring
earlier this year.
Ms. McCoy also serves on the
boards of AstraZeneca PLC, Certara, Novocure, Stryker Corp.,
Catalyst and Stonehill College. She
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in textile chemistry from the
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth,
a master's degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University, and an MBA from Rutgers University. She holds four U.S.
patents.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark and its trusted
brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than
175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an
understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products
that help individuals experience more of what's important to them.
Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex,
Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus,
Neve, Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share
position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support
a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our
business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest
news and to learn more about the company's 146-year history of
innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook or
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