CHICAGO, Sept. 28,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark announced the appointment of
Andrea Zahumensky to the role of
President, Personal Care for its North
America consumer business effective October 13, 2022.
Zahumensky will lead the strategy and operations of the Personal
Care division of Kimberly-Clark's
North American consumer business, overseeing a portfolio of iconic
brands including Huggies®, Pull-Ups® and GoodNites® within the Baby
and Child Care business, and Poise®, Depend® and U by Kotex® within
the Adult and Feminine Care business. She will report in through
Kimberly-Clark's North American
consumer business.
Zahumensky joins Kimberly-Clark
with extensive experience building market-leading brands across the
consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, including 20 years at
Procter & Gamble in roles of increasing
responsibility with its baby care and oral care brands. In
addition, she has served as Chief Marketing Officer at Yum! Brands
for its KFC brand, as well as Chief Marketing Officer and Sr. Vice
President for Member Engagement Operations for CityBlock Health,
Inc. a leading digital health company that offers integrated
medical care, behavioral health, and social services to
marginalized populations with complex needs.
Zahumensky has a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
from the University of Cincinnati and
was named #20 on the Forbes list of the world's most influential
Chief Marketing Officers in 2020.
"Andrea is a CPG veteran with a proven track record of building
leading brands and delivering consumer-inspired innovations," said
Torres. "We are excited to welcome her to the team and we look
forward to Andrea leading the continued growth of our Personal Care
business in North America."
"This is the perfect opportunity to make a big impact leading
and driving growth for some of the most recognized and trusted
brands in the world," said Zahumensky. "I'm thrilled to work
alongside a passionate, values-based team who work tirelessly to
better the lives of the people and communities they serve."
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 No. 1 or No.
2 share positions in approximately 80 countries. We use sustainable
practices that support a healthy planet, build strong 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 150-year
history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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