Unilever announces that its Chief Financial Officer, Jean-Marc Hut, has decided to step down from his role and the Boards of Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V. Graeme Pitkethly will succeed Hut as CFO.
Whirlpool Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire American Dryer Corporation, a privately held company that manufactures and markets coin-operated industrial and specialty laundry equipment.
The Clorox Company announces Executive Chairman Donald R. Knauss will retire from The Clorox Company and its board of directors. The board also appoints George Harad as independent chair and adds Spencer C. Fleischer and Christopher J. Williams.
The industry veterans are expected to provide oversight and leadership, positioning both companies to deliver value for shareholders, customers and consumers.
Nandu Nandkishore, Executive Vice President in charge of Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), has decided to take early retirement after a long and distinguished career with Nestl.