Kimberly‑Clark (K-C) has announced the organisational structure and key leadership that will become effective upon completion of its pending acquisition of Kenvue Inc.
The organisational structure, roles, and responsibilities reflect the fast-and-lean, balanced matrix approach that has built strong operating momentum at Kimberly-Clark since implementing its Powering Care strategy two years ago.
Mike Hsu, Chairman and Chief Executive of K-C, said: “We are excited to name the leadership team that will guide us forward to create a new kind of health and wellness company poised to raise the standard of care for billions of consumers across every stage of life.
“Markets will own the business end-to-end with the functions bringing our best capabilities to the markets – at speed – to help them win.
“Together, we will bring our global might to the local fight and drive durable, repeatable growth that will capitalise on the generational opportunity we have ahead.”
Organisational structure and key leadership
After closing, the combined company will operate with four business segments, each driving a focus on winning in its local markets:
- North America, a business generating approximately $18.0 billion1 in sales annually;
- Asia Pacific Focus Markets, which will include Greater China, Australia / New Zealand, South Korea, and Indonesia, generating approximately $4.3 billion1 in annual sales;
- Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), with approximately $5.0 billion1 in annual sales; and
- Enterprise Markets, which will include Latin America (including Brazil), India, Southeast Asia markets, and Japan, generating approximately $4.3 billion1 in annual sales.
Hsu will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive of the combined company.
Russ Torres, Group President and Chief Operations Officer, John Carmichael, President North America, Katy Chen, President Asia Pacific Focus Markets, and Carlton Lawson, President EMEA, will report directly to Hsu.
Russ Torres, President and Chief Operating Officer of K-C, and Head of the Integration Management Office, said: “The work of more than 30 workstreams across the integration team has identified our biggest growth and efficiency opportunities as well as the sequencing of priorities following transaction close.
“We are organising to bring the best capabilities to the markets at speed and focus on the places where we can unlock significant value creation.”
The transaction remains on track to close in the second half of 2026, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other remaining customary closing conditions.
