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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Kimberly-Clark (KMB)

Kimberly-Clark names Russ Torres President and Chief Operating Officer effective May 1

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Kimberly-Clark's board elected Russell Torres, previously President of North America, as President and Chief Operating Officer effective May 1, 2025, giving him day-to-day responsibility for the business segments plus global growth, innovation, digital, technology and supply chain functions. Kurt Laufer will serve as Interim President, North America while the company searches for a permanent successor, and Jeffrey Melucci was also named Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer.

Key points

  • Russ Torres appointed President and COO effective May 1, 2025; he reports to Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu
  • Torres base salary set at $975,000 per year, with a target bonus of 125% of base salary
  • Kurt Laufer named Interim President, North America while a permanent successor is sought
  • Jeffrey Melucci elected Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer on May 1, 2025

The filing

CompanyKimberly-Clark (KMB)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 6, 2025, 9:28 AM ET
Accession number0000055785-25-000044

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:30 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on May 06, 2025.

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