DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark
Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced that Russ Torres has been named President,
Kimberly-Clark Professional, effective March
9, 2020.
Torres will lead Kimberly-Clark's business-to-business
operations globally, which helps people the world over work better
with a wide range of commercial products and services, including
tissue and wipers, skin care, safety and do-it-yourself products.
Torres will report to Mike Hsu,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kimberly-Clark.
"Russ is a respected leader with a proven track record. I am
confident that his extensive experience, coupled with his great
passion to win, will drive top- and bottom-line growth for our
Kimberly-Clark Professional business," said Hsu.
Torres joins Kimberly-Clark with more than 20 years' of deep
experience within the consumer products goods industry, spanning a
number of key senior leadership roles at Bain & Company,
Mondelez International/Kraft Foods Inc., and most recently at
Newell Brands, where he last served as Group President, leading
five divisions, spanning 11 brands and nearly $6 billion in revenue in over 40 countries.
Torres holds a Master of Business Administration from the
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern
University, and a Magna Cum Laude high honors degree in
physics from Dartmouth College.
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 or follow us on
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