Edgewell Appoints Exec to New COO Role

Edgewell Personal Care Co. announced that Colin Hutchison, vice president of commercial international, has been appointed to the newly created role of chief operating officer.

In the position, Hutchison will lead and execute the company's integrated global business strategy as well as lead the commercial, marketing and operations organizations to best position Edgewell to deliver on strategic priorities. He will report directly to chief executive officer David Hatfield.

Hutchison brings nearly 30 years of operational and leadership experience in consumer goods to the COO role, including 13 years with Edgewell. As vp of commercial International, he has been responsible for leading operations in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions where, under his leadership, Edgewell's business has expanded considerably. Before that, Hutchison headed the company's global private label wet shave business, where he reshaped the portfolio and developed a roadmap for growth through new product development and distribution expansion.

"[Colin's] leadership over the years has been instrumental in Edgewell's development and growth, and I'm confident that he is the right person to step into this new role and ensure the company operates with the utmost effectiveness," said Hatfield. "With Colin taking on this new role, I will be able to focus even more of my energy on our corporate growth strategies and initiatives."

Hutchison joined the company in 2004, having previously served as vice president and general manager of the private brands group and vice president for Schick-Wilkinson Sword and personal care in Europe. Prior to joining Edgewell, he held various positions at consumer goods businesses based in Europe, including United Biscuits and Campbell Soup Co.