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Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a global company specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of products made from natural or synthetic fibers and materials. The company operates through three main business segments, offering a variety of personal care, consumer tissue, and professional products. Kimberly-Clark's product portfolio includes well-known brands such as Huggies, Kleenex, and Scott, which hold leading positions in their respective markets .
- Personal Care - Manufactures and markets disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and reusable underwear under brands like Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend .
- Consumer Tissue - Offers facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, and napkins under brands like Kleenex, Scott, and Cottonelle .
- K-C Professional - Provides wipers, tissue, towels, and personal protective equipment with brands including Kleenex, Scott, and WypAll .
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Michael D. Hsu ExecutiveBoard | Chairman of the Board and CEO | Board Member at McDonald's Corporation; Board Member at Texas Instruments | Joined KMB in 2012; became CEO in 2019 and Chairman in 2020; previously held leadership roles at Kraft Foods and Heinz. | View Report → |
Craig Slavtcheff Executive | Chief Research and Development Officer | None | Joined KMB in 2024; previously EVP and Chief R&D Officer at Campbell Soup Company. | |
Ehab Abou-Oaf Executive | President, International Family Care and Professional | Board Member at American University in Cairo; Board Member at Singapore American School | Joined KMB in 2020; previously held leadership roles at Mars, Inc. and Procter & Gamble. | |
Grant B. McGee Executive | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | None | Rejoined KMB in 2024; previously held legal leadership roles at American Airlines and KMB. | |
Jeffrey Melucci Executive | Chief Business, Strategy and Transformation Officer | None | Joined KMB in 2013; held various leadership roles, including Chief Business Development and Legal Officer. | |
Katy Chen Executive | President, International Personal Care | None | Joined KMB in 2009; previously led KMB's China operations and digital transformation initiatives. | |
Nelson Urdaneta Executive | Senior Vice President and CFO | None | Joined KMB in 2022; previously held senior finance roles at Mondelēz International and Ryder System, Inc. | |
Patricia Corsi Executive | Chief Growth Officer | None | Joined KMB in 2024; previously Chief Marketing, IT, and Digital Officer at Bayer Consumer Health. | |
Russell Torres Executive | President, North America | None | Joined KMB in 2020; previously held leadership roles at Newell Brands and Mondelēz International. | |
Sandra R.A. Karrmann Executive | Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer | None | Joined KMB in 2020; previously held HR leadership roles at Tenet Healthcare and United Surgical Partners International. | |
Tamera Fenske Executive | Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer | None | Joined KMB in 2022; previously held senior supply chain roles at 3M Company. | |
Zackery Hicks Executive | Chief Digital and Technology Officer | Board Member at Signet Jewelers Ltd | Joined KMB in 2022; previously held digital leadership roles at Toyota Motor North America. | |
Christa S. Quarles Board | Director | CEO of Alludo; Board Member at Affirm Holdings, Inc. | Joined KMB's board in 2016; former CEO of OpenTable and leader in digital transformation. | |
Deeptha Khanna Board | Director | EVP and Chief Business Leader, Personal Health at Royal Philips | Joined KMB's board in 2023; previously held leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble. | |
Deirdre A. Mahlan Board | Director | Interim CEO and Chairperson of The Duckhorn Portfolio; Board Member at Haleon plc | Joined KMB's board in 2021; former President of Diageo North America and CFO of Diageo plc. | |
Dunia A. Shive Board | Director | Board Member at DallasNews Corporation, Main Street Capital Corporation, and Trinity Industries | Joined KMB's board in 2019; former CEO of Belo Corp. | |
Jaime A. Ramirez Board | Director | None | Joined KMB's board in 2021; former EVP and President, Global Tools & Storage at Stanley Black & Decker. | |
John W. Culver Board | Director | Board Member at Columbia Sportswear Company; Director at The Mission Continues | Joined KMB's board in 2020; former Group President at Starbucks Corporation. | |
Joseph Romanelli Board | Director | President of Human Health International at Merck & Co., Inc. | Joined KMB's board in 2024; former CEO of JiXing Pharmaceuticals and leader in global biopharmaceutical operations. | |
Mae C. Jemison Board | Director | Founder of The Jemison Group; Principal for the 100 Year Starship Project | Joined KMB's board in 2002; former NASA astronaut and leader in science and technology innovation. | |
Mark T. Smucker Board | Director | Chair of the Board, President, and CEO of The J.M. Smucker Company | Joined KMB's board in 2019; leads The J.M. Smucker Company and has extensive experience in branded consumer goods. | |
S. Todd Maclin Board | Director | Board Member at Trinity Industries; Board Advisor at Cyber Defense Labs | Joined KMB's board in 2019; retired after a 37-year career at JPMorgan Chase & Co. | |
Sherilyn S. McCoy Board | Director | Board Member at Stryker Corporation | Joined KMB's board in 2018; former CEO of Avon Products and Vice Chairman at Johnson & Johnson. | |
Sylvia M. Burwell Board | Director | President of American University; Board Member at GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation | Joined KMB's board in 2022; former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget. |
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"You've noted that the exit from private label businesses will create a headwind of about 2% in 2025 due to ceasing production for a large club private label diaper business in the U.S. ; with this significant impact on revenue, what specific strategies are you implementing to offset this loss and drive growth in your branded products?"
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"Given that your gross margin has expanded year-to-date and is tracking ahead of pre-COVID levels , but you're facing soft organic sales and potential need to increase promotions due to consumer pressures, how sustainable are these margin levels, and what risks do you see to maintaining them in the coming quarters?"
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"Despite implementing your new organizational structure as of October 1 , you expect category growth to decelerate to the lower end of your long-term range ; how will this restructuring help drive the intended growth, and what challenges do you anticipate in achieving your goals?"
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"Amid significant organizational changes and market volatility, including demand deceleration in key regions and channels , how has your visibility into business performance and forecasting accuracy been affected, and what measures are you taking to improve it?"
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"With innovations like Skin Essentials reportedly exhibiting high cannibalization rates , how do you assess the effectiveness of such products in driving net incremental growth versus merely shifting sales within your portfolio, and what strategies are in place to ensure innovation leads to market share gains?"
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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Thinx Inc. | 2023 | Kimberly-Clark increased its ownership in Thinx Inc. by acquiring additional common securities for $48 million in cash during the first half of 2023, raising its stake to 70%; this acquisition, which followed the initial 2022 majority investment totaling $181 million, was executed as an equity transaction with consolidation under the Personal Care segment. |
Recent developments and announcements about KMB.
Earnings
New Earnings (Q4 2024)
·Jan 28, 2025, 5:20 PMView full earnings summary →Kimberly-Clark eyes 2–3% volume and mix growth in 2025, with 5% productivity gains and $200M in SG&A savings powering operating margin growth – but gross margin expansion will slow on muted pricing.
Press Releases
Press Release
·Feb 12, 2025, 1:49 AMView full press release →Kimberly-Clark has raised its quarterly dividend by 3.3% to $1.26 per share, marking the 53rd consecutive year of dividend increases. The dividend will be paid on April 2, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 7, 2025.