Clorox consolidated its business units under new COO Chris Hyder and created a chief growth & strategy officer role for Nina Barton to streamline leadership and boost execution. The board has also launched a comprehensive search for a new CEO, reflecting its focus on accelerating growth and portfolio optimization.
Clorox restructured its operating model by consolidating leadership oversight across business units under a single operating executive. This simplified structure aims to reduce complexity, speed decision-making, and focus resources on highest-growth categories.
Chris Hyder was appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer, bringing over two decades of experience leading Health & Hygiene and International segments. Nina Barton moved to executive vice president and chief growth & strategy officer to drive innovation, portfolio shaping, and commercial integration.
The board initiated a comprehensive CEO search following Linda Rendle’s decision to step down, engaging a leading executive search firm. The process seeks a candidate to guide Clorox through its next growth phase and enhance value creation.
These leadership changes support Clorox’s IGNITE strategy by accelerating execution and portfolio optimization in key categories like health and hygiene. The company expects faster growth delivery, stronger operational performance, and enhanced shareholder returns.
