Kimberly-Clark defines post-acquisition structure and leadership
Kimberly-Clark announced its future organizational structure and key leadership team, to be implemented upon completion of the planned acquisition of Kenvue. The new structure reflects a streamlined and balanced matrix model, building on the company’s “Powering Care” strategy and aiming to strengthen operational efficiency and market responsiveness.
“We are excited to name the leadership team that will guide us forward to create a new kind of health and wellness company poised to raise the standard of care for billions of consumers across every stage of life,” said Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kimberly-Clark. “Our structure is designed to align our teams around a shared mindset of ownership, agility, and speed.”
Following the closing of the transaction, the combined company will be organized into four main business segments, each focused on local market performance:
- North America, generating approximately USD 18.0 billion in annual sales
- Asia Pacific Focus Markets, including Greater China, Australia/New Zealand, South Korea, and Indonesia, with around USD 4.3 billion in annual sales
- Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), with approximately USD 5.0 billion in annual sales
- Enterprise Markets, including Latin America, India, Southeast Asia, and Japan, with approximately USD 4.3 billion in annual sales
Mike Hsu will continue as Chairman and CEO of the combined company. Reporting directly to him will be Russ Torres as Group President and Chief Operations Officer, Nelson Urdaneta as Chief Financial Officer, Stacey Valy Panayiotou as Chief Human Resources Officer, Jeff Melucci as Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer, John Carmichael as President North America, Katy Chen as President Asia Pacific Focus Markets, and Carlton Lawson as President EMEA.
“Today is an important milestone that demonstrates the tremendous progress we have been making to ensure we hit the ground running on Day 1,” said Russ Torres, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kimberly-Clark. “We are organizing to bring the best capabilities to the markets at speed and focus on the areas where we can unlock significant value creation.”
Additional leadership roles will include Anindya Dasgupta as President Enterprise Markets, Carlos De Jesus as Chief Growth Officer, Craig Slavtcheff as Chief Research & Development Officer, Tamera Fenske as Chief Supply Chain Officer, Michael Wondrasch as Chief Consumer Growth Technology Officer, and Francesco Tinto as Chief Information and Global Business Services Officer.
Further appointments include Leonardo Curado as General Manager LATAM, Jonathan Halvorson as Chief Marketing Officer, and senior roles in legal, corporate affairs, and strategy functions.
The transaction remains on track for completion in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
