Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC Directorate Change (6859V)
04 Dicembre 2019 - 2:30PM
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Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
04 December 2019
RB ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO EXECUTIVE TEAM
December 4, 2019 - Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, ("RB") today
announces a series of management changes which will focus on
delivering the next phase of transformation and continue to evolve
the strong culture of the business.
Harold van den Broek, currently CFO of Hygiene Home, is
appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Hygiene Home business unit
and join the company's Executive Committee, reporting to Group CEO
Laxman Narasimhan. Rob de Groot, President, Hygiene Home is
stepping down from his role today and will leave the company in
February 2020 after a handover period with Harold.
Group CEO Laxman Narasimhan said about the changes: "I would
like to thank Rob for his 32 years of distinguished service. As
President of Hygiene Home he has led the significant improvement in
performance of the brands and created a strong purpose-led
organisation, passionate about sustainability. I look forward to
working with Harold, who has been a strategic partner to Rob
throughout the establishment of Hygiene Home business unit, and is
known for inspiring teams to deliver growth, with operational
rigour."
Kris Licht, joined RB in November from Pepsico, taking up the
newly created role of Chief Transformation Officer and will also be
a member of the Executive Committee. Kris was most recently
Division President for Pepsi Beverages North America. Prior to this
role, Kris led the North East Division of PepsiCo Beverages North
America and also held the role of Commercial Transformation for
PepsiCo Beverages North America. Kris will help in creating and
implementing a roadmap for our strategy and portfolio and
supporting the transformation of our execution capabilities.
These appointments follow the recent announcement of Jeff Carr's
appointment as Group Chief Financial Officer, replacing Adrian
Hennah who has held the post since 2013. Jeff joins RB from his
current role as Chief Financial Officer, Management Board and
Executive Committee member at Ahold Delhaize, where he has been
since 2011. Jeff began his career at Unilever as a graduate trainee
and has held senior roles at Grand Metropolitan plc, Associated
British Foods plc, easyJet plc and First Group plc and in senior
finance roles in RB between 1994-2004. Jeff also serves as
non-executive director of Kingfisher plc.
Laxman added: "I am extremely pleased to welcome Kris, Jeff and
Harold to the leadership team of RB. They will help write the next
chapter RB's history. I look forward to working with this
exceptional group of leaders."
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's LEI code is
5493003JFSMOJG48V108
About RB
RB is the global leading consumer health, hygiene and home
company. Driven by a purpose to build healthier lives and happier
homes, RB has operations in over 60 countries. From the foundations
of wellness and infant nutrition, to the fundamentals of a hygienic
home, our global brands help people live healthier, happier lives.
RB has world leading Powerbrands which include household names such
as Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex,
Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang,
Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite and Air Wick. RB's unique
culture is at the heart of its success. Its drive to achieve,
passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific
excellence are manifested in the work of over 40,000 RB employees
worldwide.
For further information, please contact:
RB +44 (0)1753 217800
Richard Joyce
SVP, Investor Relations
Patty O'Hayer
Director, External Relations and Government Affairs
Finsbury +44 (0)20 7251 3801
Faeth Birch
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