Kimberly-Clark COO Russ Torres to exit for external CEO role

PUBT · 1d ago
Kimberly-Clark COO Russ Torres to exit for external CEO role
  • Kimberly-Clark President and COO Russ Torres plans to depart for an external CEO role, remaining until November to support transition.
  • Jeff Melucci, chief strategy, business development and administrative officer, will take oversight of integration planning for the pending Kenvue acquisition.
  • CFO Nelson Urdaneta will oversee synergy delivery plans tied to the Kenvue integration.
  • Carlos De Jesus, Kenvue’s group president for North America, will become president of the North America segment following close.
  • Leonardo Curado, Kenvue’s group president for Latin America, will become president of EMEA effective Jan. 1, 2027; Carlton Lawson steps down end-2026.


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