Kimberly-Clark promotes Russ Torres to President and COO, effective May 1, 2025

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP

Torres previously President, North America; now oversees day-to-day operations of all business segments and global functions.
Base salary $975,000, target bonus 125%, equity grants: 19,866 PSUs and 13,244 RSUs.
Kurt Laufer named Interim President, North America; permanent successor search underway.
Jeffrey Melucci elected Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer.

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Appointed

Jeffrey Melucci

Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer

KMB · KIMBERLY CLARK CORP

Effective: 2025-05-01
Filed: May 6, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Also on May 1, 2025, the Board elected Jeffrey Melucci as Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer, responsible for strategy, business development and other core corporate affairs and functions of the Corporation.

Appointed

Russell Torres

President and Chief Operating Officer

KMB · KIMBERLY CLARK CORP

Effective: 2025-05-01
Filed: May 6, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On May 1, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (the “Corporation”) elected Russell Torres, 54, as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 1, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.9

Jeffrey Melucci was elected as Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer at KIMBERLY CLARK CORP.

Action: elected
Role: Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer

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Also on May 1, 2025, the Board elected Jeffrey Melucci as Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer, responsible for strategy, business development and other core corporate affairs and functions of the Corporation.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Russell Torres was elected as President and Chief Operating Officer at KIMBERLY CLARK CORP.

Action: elected
Role: President and Chief Operating Officer

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On May 1, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Kimberly-Clark Corporation (the “Corporation”) elected Russell Torres, 54, as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 1, 2025.

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