OAKLAND, CA — Global consumer goods manufacturer The Clorox Company has appointed industry veteran Fabian Garcia as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2027.
Garcia succeeds Linda Rendle, who announced her decision to step down due to health reasons in May. Rendle will remain Chair and CEO until Garcia assumes the role, after which she will continue in an advisory capacity through April 2, 2027. Concurrently, Lead Independent Director and former Board Chair Matthew Shattock will resume his position as Independent Chair on January 5, 2027, as Garcia joins the Board of Directors.
Garcia brings four decades of consumer packaged goods (CPG) leadership experience, currently serving as President of Unilever Personal Care. His career includes executive stints as CEO of Revlon, Chief Operating Officer for Global Innovation and Growth at Colgate-Palmolive, and leadership roles at Procter & Gamble.
Core Takeaways
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Company: The Clorox Company.
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Incoming CEO: Fabian Garcia (joining Board of Directors).
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Outgoing CEO: Linda Rendle (stepping down Jan 5, 2027; advising through April 2, 2027).
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Board Transition: Matthew Shattock resumes role as Independent Chair.
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Effective Date: January 5, 2027.
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Appointee Experience: Current President of Unilever Personal Care; former CEO of Revlon; former COO at Colgate-Palmolive; former executive at Procter & Gamble.
