Kimberly-Clark Appoints Stacey Valy Panayiotou as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) has appointed Stacey Valy Panayiotou as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 10th. She succeeds interim CHRO Viviane Cury, who will return to her previous role as VP, Talent Business Partner for North America.

Panayiotou joins KMB from Ball Corporation, where she served as CHRO and established the company's first enterprise-wide learning university. Her extensive experience includes executive HR roles at Graphic Packaging International and a 13-year tenure at Coca-Cola Company, where she served as Global VP of Talent and Development. She holds a BBA from the University of Iowa and two master's degrees from Loyola University Chicago.

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DALLAS, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) today announced the appointment of Stacey Valy Panayiotou to Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 10th. Panayiotou will succeed interim Chief Human Resources Officer Viviane Cury, who will resume her prior role as Vice President, Talent Business Partner for North America.

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Panayiotou will be responsible for the global human resources function, including talent recruiting, development and performance management, labor relations, compensation and employee benefits. She will report to Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kimberly-Clark, and serve on the company's executive leadership team.

"Stacey is a transformational leader with a track record of aligning people strategies with enterprise growth," said Hsu. "Furthermore, her commitment to building people-first cultures that are both high-performing and caring aligns directly with our company's values. We are pleased to welcome Stacey to the team as we continue to execute our Powering Care strategy."

Panayiotou brings more than two decades of global human resources leadership to Kimberly-Clark. She joins the company from Ball Corporation, most recently serving as Chief Human Resources Officer, where she was responsible for leading the end-to-end function globally. She also created the company's first enterprise-wide learning university to strengthen and scale talent capabilities on a global basis.

Prior to Ball Corporation, Panayiotou held several senior human resources leadership roles with global responsibility. She served as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Graphic Packaging International. During her 13-year tenure at the Coca-Cola Company, Panayiotou served as Global Vice President and Head of Talent and Development, and Vice President, Human Resources for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Panayiotou holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Iowa and two master's degrees from Loyola University Chicago (Institute of Human Resources & Industrial Relations).

"I'm honored to join a company with such a rich legacy of delivering performance and care—care for consumers, customers, communities and, importantly, its people," said Panayiotou. "I look forward to working with the team to build on that strong foundation and further enhance the capabilities of Kimberly-Clark's talented workforce around the world."

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About Kimberly-Clark:

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.

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FAQ

Who is Kimberly-Clark's new Chief Human Resources Officer?

Stacey Valy Panayiotou has been appointed as Kimberly-Clark's new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 10th. She joins from Ball Corporation where she previously served as CHRO.

What experience does Stacey Panayiotou bring to Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

Panayiotou brings over 20 years of global HR leadership experience, including roles as CHRO at Ball Corporation, EVP & CHRO at Graphic Packaging International, and 13 years at Coca-Cola Company as Global VP of Talent and Development.

What will be Panayiotou's responsibilities at Kimberly-Clark?

As CHRO, she will be responsible for the global human resources function, including talent recruiting, development, performance management, labor relations, compensation, and employee benefits. She will report to CEO Mike Hsu and serve on the executive leadership team.

Who did Stacey Panayiotou replace at Kimberly-Clark?

Panayiotou succeeds Viviane Cury, who served as interim Chief Human Resources Officer and will now return to her previous role as Vice President, Talent Business Partner for North America.