Christine Esposito, Managing Editor03.09.21
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has tapped Robert Long for the newly created role of chief research and development officer, effective March 15, 2021, with global responsibility for the company's research, development, innovation and quality functions. Long will report to Mike Hsu, chairman and CEO, and serve on the company's executive leadership team.
Long holds more than four decades of research and development, quality and innovation leadership within the consumer products goods industry. He joins Kimberly-Clark after a 17-year tenure with The Coca-Cola Company. Long's experience also includes 25 years at Procter and Gamble where he led research and development for feminine care in multiple markets as well as detergents, cosmetics and coffee.
Kimberly-Clark touts well known diaper and feminine hygiene brands like Huggies and Cotex, brands that also offer liquid personal care products, and wipes for personal use and I&I cleaning.
Long holds more than four decades of research and development, quality and innovation leadership within the consumer products goods industry. He joins Kimberly-Clark after a 17-year tenure with The Coca-Cola Company. Long's experience also includes 25 years at Procter and Gamble where he led research and development for feminine care in multiple markets as well as detergents, cosmetics and coffee.
Kimberly-Clark touts well known diaper and feminine hygiene brands like Huggies and Cotex, brands that also offer liquid personal care products, and wipes for personal use and I&I cleaning.