ST. LOUIS, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell
Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today announced that Colin Hutchison, Vice President of Commercial
International, has been appointed to serve in the newly created
role of Chief Operating Officer, effective April 4, 2017. In this role, Mr. Hutchison will
lead and execute on the Company's integrated global business
strategy as well as lead the global commercial, marketing and
operations organizations to best position Edgewell to deliver on
its strategic priorities. Mr. Hutchison will report directly to
David Hatfield, Chairman, CEO and
President of Edgewell Personal Care.
Mr. Hutchison brings nearly 30 years of operational and
leadership experience in consumer goods to the COO role, including
13 years with the Edgewell business. As VP of Commercial
International, he has been responsible for leading Edgewell's
operations in the EMEA and Asia
Pacific regions where, under his leadership, Edgewell's
business has expanded considerably. Prior to serving in this role,
Colin headed the Company's global private label wet shave business
where he reshaped the portfolio and developed a roadmap for growth
through new product development and distribution expansion.
"We are very pleased to appoint Colin to the newly-created role
of COO," said Mr. Hatfield. "His leadership over the years has been
instrumental in Edgewell's development and growth, and I'm
confident that he is the right person to step into this new role
and ensure the Company operates with the utmost effectiveness. With
Colin taking on this new role, I will be able to focus even more of
my energy on our corporate growth strategies and initiatives. I
look forward to continuing to work closely with Colin so we can
deliver enhanced shareholder value by operating efficiently,
innovating and driving growth across our portfolio."
Mr. Hutchison said, "I am excited to take on the role of COO at
this time of progress and potential for Edgewell. The pace of
change in our industry and Company is dramatic, and it requires us
to optimize our organization to execute with agility, simplicity,
and efficiency. I look forward to this opportunity to help deliver
on Edgewell's vision and strategies."
About Colin
Hutchison
Mr. Hutchison, age 59, joined the Company
in 2004. He has served as Edgewell Personal Care's Vice President
Commercial, International since July 1,
2015. From January 2011 to
July 1, 2015, Mr. Hutchison served as
Vice President and General Manager of the Company's Private Brands
Group. Prior to that, he served as Vice President for Schick-Wilkinson Sword and Personal Care in
Europe from 2004 to 2010. Prior to
joining the Company, Mr. Hutchison held various positions at
consumer goods businesses based in Europe including United Biscuits and the
Campbell's Soup Company.
About Edgewell™ Personal Care
Edgewell is a leading
pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified
portfolio of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson
Sword® men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors;
Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®,
Carefree® and o.b® feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian
Tropic®, and Bulldog® sun and skin care products; Playtex® infant
feeding, Diaper Genie® and gloves; and Wet Ones® moist wipes. The
Company has a broad global footprint and operates in more than 50
markets, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan and Australia, with approximately 6,000 employees
worldwide.
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