Kimberly-Clark Promotes Russ Torres to President and Chief Operating Officer
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has promoted Russ Torres to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Torres, who previously served as President, North America, will now oversee day-to-day operations of business segments, Global Supply Chain, R&D, Global Growth, and Digital Technology Solutions organizations, reporting to Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu.
Torres has led KMB's North America business since October 2024 and brings over 25 years of CPG industry experience, including roles at Newell Brands, Bain & Company, and Mondelez International. Under his leadership, KMB's North America business achieved mid-single digit compound annual growth. Kurt Laufer will serve as Interim President, North America while the company searches for a permanent successor.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) ha promosso Russ Torres a Presidente e Chief Operating Officer, con effetto immediato. Torres, che in precedenza ricopriva il ruolo di Presidente per il Nord America, sarà ora responsabile delle operazioni quotidiane dei segmenti aziendali, della catena di approvvigionamento globale, della ricerca e sviluppo, della crescita globale e delle soluzioni tecnologiche digitali, riportando direttamente al Presidente e CEO Mike Hsu.
Torres guida il business di Kimberly-Clark in Nord America da ottobre 2024 e vanta oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel settore dei beni di consumo, con ruoli presso Newell Brands, Bain & Company e Mondelez International. Sotto la sua guida, il business nordamericano di KMB ha registrato una crescita annua composta a una cifra media. Kurt Laufer assumerà il ruolo di Presidente ad interim per il Nord America durante la ricerca di un successore permanente.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) ha ascendido a Russ Torres a Presidente y Director de Operaciones, con efecto inmediato. Torres, quien anteriormente se desempeñaba como Presidente para Norteamérica, ahora supervisará las operaciones diarias de los segmentos comerciales, la cadena de suministro global, I+D, crecimiento global y las organizaciones de soluciones tecnológicas digitales, reportando al Presidente y CEO Mike Hsu.
Torres ha liderado el negocio de KMB en Norteamérica desde octubre de 2024 y aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en la industria de bienes de consumo, incluyendo roles en Newell Brands, Bain & Company y Mondelez International. Bajo su liderazgo, el negocio de KMB en Norteamérica logró un crecimiento anual compuesto de un dígito medio. Kurt Laufer asumirá como Presidente interino para Norteamérica mientras la compañía busca un sucesor permanente.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB)는 Russ Torres를 즉시 발령하여 사장 겸 최고운영책임자(COO)로 임명했습니다. 이전에 북미 사장을 역임한 Torres는 이제 사업 부문, 글로벌 공급망, 연구개발(R&D), 글로벌 성장 및 디지털 기술 솔루션 조직의 일상 운영을 총괄하며, 회장 겸 CEO인 Mike Hsu에게 보고합니다.
Torres는 2024년 10월부터 KMB 북미 사업을 이끌고 있으며, Newell Brands, Bain & Company, Mondelez International 등에서의 경력을 포함해 25년 이상의 소비재(CPG) 산업 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그의 리더십 아래 KMB 북미 사업은 중간 단위의 연평균 복합 성장률을 달성했습니다. Kurt Laufer가 북미 임시 사장으로 임명되어 영구 후임자 선임 시까지 역할을 수행할 예정입니다.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE : KMB) a promu Russ Torres au poste de Président et Directeur des opérations, avec effet immédiat. Torres, qui occupait auparavant le poste de Président pour l’Amérique du Nord, supervisera désormais les opérations quotidiennes des segments commerciaux, de la chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale, de la R&D, de la croissance mondiale et des organisations de solutions technologiques numériques, sous la direction du Président et CEO Mike Hsu.
Torres dirige les activités de KMB en Amérique du Nord depuis octobre 2024 et possède plus de 25 ans d’expérience dans l’industrie des biens de consommation, avec des postes chez Newell Brands, Bain & Company et Mondelez International. Sous sa direction, les activités nord-américaines de KMB ont enregistré une croissance annuelle composée à un chiffre moyen. Kurt Laufer assurera l’intérim en tant que Président pour l’Amérique du Nord pendant que l’entreprise recherche un successeur permanent.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) hat Russ Torres mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Präsidenten und Chief Operating Officer befördert. Torres, der zuvor als Präsident für Nordamerika tätig war, wird nun die täglichen Geschäftsabläufe der Geschäftsbereiche, der globalen Lieferkette, der Forschung und Entwicklung, des globalen Wachstums sowie der Organisationen für digitale Technologielösungen überwachen und berichtet direkt an den Vorsitzenden und CEO Mike Hsu.
Torres leitet das Nordamerika-Geschäft von KMB seit Oktober 2024 und bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der Konsumgüterbranche mit, darunter Positionen bei Newell Brands, Bain & Company und Mondelez International. Unter seiner Führung erzielte das Nordamerika-Geschäft von KMB ein mittleres einstelligen jährliches Wachstum. Kurt Laufer wird als interimistischer Präsident für Nordamerika fungieren, während das Unternehmen nach einem dauerhaften Nachfolger sucht.
- Torres has demonstrated strong leadership with mid-single digit compound annual growth in North America
- Streamlined organizational structure with consolidated oversight of global operations
- Experienced executive with 25+ years in consumer products industry
- Temporary leadership gap in North America division with interim president
- Potential disruption during leadership transition period
As President and COO, Torres will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Kimberly-Clark's business segments. He will also have responsibility for the Global Supply Chain, R&D, Global Growth and Digital Technology Solutions organizations. Torres will continue to report to Mike Hsu, Kimberly-Clark's Chairman and CEO. Kurt Laufer, current President of US Consumer Sales, will serve as Interim President,
Torres has served as President of Kimberly-Clark's
"Russ is a purpose-driven leader who has driven commercial transformation and outstanding results in the businesses he has led. Under his leadership, Kimberly-Clark's
Torres commented, "There is incredible potential still to be unlocked at Kimberly-Clark, and I look forward to working with our teams around the world to continue to execute on Powering Care, build on the power of our brands across the mega categories we serve and usher in the next chapter of growth."
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. 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, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the seventh year in a row and one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.
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