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Clorox Adopts Simplified Operating Structure To Accelerate Growth

Changes in the c-suite announced as company continues search for its next CEO.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

The Clorox Company is simplifying its operating structure.

Officials say the goal is to streamline leadership oversight, align resources to drive the company’s strongest growth opportunities, advance portfolio optimization efforts and support faster execution across the enterprise to improve business performance.

“As we continue transforming Clorox into a faster-growing, more focused, digitally enabled company, we are evolving leadership to create better execution – building on the foundational investments that have been completed as part of our IGNITE strategy,” said Chair and CEO Linda Rendle. “This refined operating structure will help us move faster and deliver stronger results as we continue to focus our investment behind faster-growing health and hygiene categories.”

New Structure

As part of the new structure, Chris Hyder, executive vice president and group president –Health & Hygiene, has been appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. In this expanded role, which consolidates leadership of all business units under a single executive, Hyder will drive end-to-end execution across the businesses. This streamlined structure will reduce complexity, enhance accountability, and improve execution to strengthen operational performance.

Nina Barton, executive vice president and group president – Care & Connection, will move into a new role, executive vice president – chief growth and strategy officer. In this role, Barton will drive innovation, value superiority, strategy and portfolio shaping that structurally positions the company for faster growth. The commercial functions will report to this role, enabling a more integrated and proactive approach to meet evolving consumer trends.

The Clorox Board of Directors is currently undergoing a comprehensive search with a leading firm in its search for a new CEO.

“I look forward to working with Chris and Nina to drive sustainable, profitable growth and enhanced shareholder value creation that Clorox’s categories, brands and capabilities are positioned to deliver,” said Rendle.

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