DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today announced that
it has elected Deirdre Mahlan and
Jaime Ramirez to its board of
directors, effective immediately. Ms. Mahlan and Mr. Ramirez each
will serve on the company's Audit Committee.
"Adding Deirdre and Jaime to our board will bring valuable
perspective as we execute our long-term growth strategy," said
Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO of
Kimberly-Clark. "Deirdre has deep finance and CPG experience,
having led the North American unit for one of the world's largest
beverage companies, and Jaime brings valuable international
perspective from his leadership roles overseeing growth in emerging
markets. Both leaders will provide unique contributions to our
board conversations."
Ms. Mahlan brings extensive experience in senior finance and
general management roles, most recently from her nearly 20-year
career at Diageo plc, where she rose to President of Diageo North
America in 2015 after serving as the company's Chief Financial
Officer from 2010. Prior to joining Diageo in 2001, she held
various senior finance roles in Joseph
Seagram and Sons, Inc. and PwC. She holds a bachelor's
degree in accounting from New York
University, and an MBA in finance and international business
from Columbia University. Ms. Mahlan
currently serves on the board of directors of Experian plc and The
Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.
Mr. Ramirez currently serves as Executive Vice President and
President, Global Tools and Storage for Stanley Black & Decker. Over his 30-year
career with the company, he has held various roles of global
responsibility, including Senior Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer of the company's Tools & Storage business, President
for the Exponential Learning Unit (STANLEY X), and Senior Vice
President and President of Global Emerging Markets. He earned a
bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the Universidad
Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia, and
an MBA from Loyola University in
Maryland.
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 the No. 1 or No. 2
share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that
support a healthy planet, build stronger 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 nearly 150-year
history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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