DALLAS, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark
Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today announced a series of executive
leadership changes in support of its global business.
Tristram Wilkinson, currently serving as President of
Kimberly-Clark's Europe,
Middle East and Africa (EMEA) consumer business, has been
named President of the company's Asia
Pacific consumer business, and will have responsibility for
the company's largest international region with operations in more
than 30 countries, including China, India,
Australia, Korea and the ASEAN
member states.
Wilkinson will continue to report to Chairman and CEO
Mike Hsu and will be based in
Singapore. Wilkinson is succeeding
Aaron Powell, who is departing the
company for an external opportunity. A successor to Wilkinson will
be named in the near future.
"Tris has more than 25 years of experience with Kimberly-Clark,
and a proven record of driving results, and I'm confident he will
continue the solid growth of our Asia
Pacific business," said Hsu. "At the same time, I greatly
appreciate Aaron's service to Kimberly-Clark including his
leadership of our Kimberly-Clark Professional and Asia Pacific consumer businesses and his
passion for building brands."
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) 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, Sweety, Softex, 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 nearly
150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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