CLX News & Events

Clorox announced a simplified operating structure designed to streamline leadership oversight, align resources to drive the company's growth opportunities, advance portfolio optimization efforts and support faster execution across the enterprise to improve business performance. Chris Hyder, EVP and Group President - Health & Hygiene, has been appointed EVP and COO, effective immediately. Nina Barton, EVP and Group President - Care & Connection, will move into a new role, EVP - Chief Growth & Strategy Officer. The Clorox Board of Directors is undertaking a search for a new CEO. The Board is committed to evaluating a broad range of candidates.

Clorox CEO Linda Rendle has asked the Board of Directors to initiate a CEO search process, as she has made the decision to step down for health reasons. Rendle will remain Chair and CEO while the search is conducted and until the new CEO is appointed. Rendle will also serve in an advisory role for a period following the appointment to drive business performance and a smooth leadership transition. The search will be led by an independent CEO search committee of the Board with the support of an executive search firm.