10.07.11
Executive VP and CFO Daniel J. Heinrich has announced his retirement from Clorox effective Nov. 16, 2011. On Nov. 17, Stephen M. "Steve" Robb, will succeed Heinrich and has been appointed senior vice president - chief financial officer and a member of the company's executive management committee, reporting to CEO Don Knauss.
Heinrich, who joined Clorox in 2001 as the company's controller, was appointed chief financial officer and a member of the company's executive committee in 2003. In addition to his current role leading all aspects of the finance, business development and investor relations functions and corporate administrative services, during his career with Clorox, Heinrich also oversaw the corporate communications, risk management and IT functions.
Heinrich was twice recognized by Institutional Investor as Best CFO in the cosmetics, household products, and personal care sector.
Robb joined Clorox in 1989 and is currently vice president - finance, with day-to-day responsibility for most operations of the global finance function. As CFO, Robb will oversee accounting, reporting, internal controls, treasury, tax and investor relations, according to the company.