Kimberly Clark names CSO

Kimberly-Clark, the health, hygiene and well-being product company, has announced the appointment of a new chief strategy officer.

The company has appointed Robert W Black to the newly-created position, which he will take up from his post as chief operating officer of Sammons Enterprises.

Mr Black, who will report to chairman and chief executive officer Thomas J Falk, will be responsible for leading the development and execution of Kimberly-Clark’s strategy. As well as monitoring its progress, he will be in charge of accelerating the company’s global competitiveness drive.

“We have made good progress thus far in implementing our global growth strategies and are now positioned to create further competitive advantage,” Mr Falk said.

“I am delighted to add an individual of Bob’s calibre to Kimberly-Clark at this exciting time in our history, and I am confident that he will contribute to our efforts to deliver sustainable top- and bottom-line growth and to improve returns to shareholders.”

Mr Black has previously held roles at Steelcase, McKinsey & Company and Baxter Healthcare.

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