DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced that
John W. Culver was elected to its
board of directors, effective immediately. Culver will serve on the
company's Audit Committee.
"I am excited to add John and his perspective to our board of
directors," said Mike Hsu, Chairman
and CEO of Kimberly-Clark. "His global leadership experience at
Starbucks, including leading the growth of the Starbucks brand in
China, will contribute to our
board conversations as we execute our strategy to accelerate growth
in developing and emerging markets and elevate our core
categories."
Mr. Culver currently serves as Starbucks group president of
International, Channel Development and Global Coffee, Tea and
Cocoa, and is a member of the Starbucks executive leadership team.
He has responsibility for leading Starbucks retail growth and
operations in 60 markets across China, Asia
Pacific and Europe,
Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as global growth and
business development for its Channel Development business which
includes Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Foodservice and Evolution
Fresh. He also has the additional responsibility of leading the
growth and development of Starbucks coffee, tea and cocoa
businesses. Mr. Culver serves on multiple boards across Starbucks
international markets.
A graduate of Florida State
University, Mr. Culver is a member of the College of
Business Hall of Fame. He also has a strong commitment to
supporting our military veterans and currently serves on the board
of directors of The Mission Continues, a national, nonpartisan
nonprofit that empowers veterans to continue their service,
leveraging their talent and skills to generate visible impact for
communities.
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 148-year history of
innovation, visit Kimberly-Clark.com.
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