Supply chain leadership shifts at Edgewell (NYSE: EPC) as roles change
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Edgewell Personal Care Company announced a leadership change in its supply chain organization. The company determined that Paul R. Hibbert will no longer serve as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 1, 2026, and he will be eligible for payments and benefits under Edgewell’s Executive Severance Plan.
Edgewell also disclosed that Anthony Freve will join the company as Chief Supply Chain Officer, with his appointment effective on the same date, June 1, 2026. The company publicly announced this leadership transition on May 26, 2026.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Hibbert role end date: June 1, 2026
Freve start date: June 1, 2026
Announcement date: May 26, 2026
3 metrics
Hibbert role end date
June 1, 2026
Effective date when Paul R. Hibbert will no longer serve as Chief Supply Chain Officer
Freve start date
June 1, 2026
Effective date when Anthony Freve will join as Chief Supply Chain Officer
Announcement date
May 26, 2026
Date Edgewell announced Anthony Freve’s appointment as Chief Supply Chain Officer
Key Terms
Executive Severance Plan, Regulation FD Disclosure, Chief Supply Chain Officer
3 terms
Executive Severance Plan financial
"Mr. Hibbert will be eligible to receive payments and benefits provided under the Company’s Executive Severance Plan."
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On May 26, 2026, the Company announced that Anthony Freve will join the Company..."
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
Chief Supply Chain Officer financial
"will no longer serve as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 1, 2026."
UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Date of report (date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2026
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 20, 2026, Edgewell Personal Care Company (the “Company”) determined that Paul R. Hibbert will no longer serve as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Mr. Hibbert will be eligible to receive payments and benefits provided under the Company’s Executive Severance Plan. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Hibbert for his dedication and the numerous contributions he has made to the Company.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 26, 2026, the Company announced that Anthony Freve will join the Company as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE COMPANY
By: /s/ LaTanya Langley
LaTanya Langley
Chief People Officer, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Dated: May 26, 2026
FAQ
What leadership change did Edgewell (EPC) announce in its supply chain function?
Edgewell announced that Paul R. Hibbert will no longer serve as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 1, 2026. The company simultaneously disclosed that Anthony Freve will join Edgewell as the new Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective on the same date.
When does Paul R. Hibbert’s role as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Edgewell (EPC) end?
Paul R. Hibbert’s role as Chief Supply Chain Officer will end effective June 1, 2026. The company noted he will be eligible to receive payments and benefits provided under Edgewell’s Executive Severance Plan following his departure from the position.
Who is becoming Chief Supply Chain Officer at Edgewell (EPC) and when?
Edgewell stated that Anthony Freve will join the company as Chief Supply Chain Officer effective June 1, 2026. His appointment was announced on May 26, 2026, and aligns with the end of Paul R. Hibbert’s tenure in the same role.
Will Paul R. Hibbert receive severance benefits from Edgewell (EPC)?
Edgewell indicated that Paul R. Hibbert will be eligible to receive payments and benefits under the company’s Executive Severance Plan. These severance-related benefits apply in connection with his transition out of the Chief Supply Chain Officer role effective June 1, 2026.
Under which SEC items did Edgewell (EPC) disclose this leadership change?
Edgewell disclosed the leadership change under Item 5.02, covering departures and appointments of certain officers, and used Item 7.01 for its Regulation FD Disclosure. These sections describe Paul R. Hibbert’s departure and the appointment of Anthony Freve as Chief Supply Chain Officer.