Former longtime Nestlé executive John Carmichael has been appointed as president, North America, by Irving-based Kimberly-Clark Corp. (Nasdaq: KMB). He succeeds interim President Kurt Laufer, who will resume his prior role as president of U.S. Consumer Sales. Carmichael’s appointment is effective Sept. 15.
As president, North America, Carmichael will lead the company’s personal care, family care, and professional businesses across the United States and Canada. He’ll report to Kimberly-Clark President and CEO Russ Torres.
“John is a proven leader with impressive and relevant experience across categories, channels and geographies,” Torres said in a statement. “He brings a strong track record of accelerating growth, transforming businesses and cultivating high-performance cultures. We are pleased to welcome him to Kimberly-Clark as we continue executing our Powering Care strategy. He will be a tremendous complement to our culture, values and mission.”
Carmichael comes to Kimberly-Clark after three decades at Nestlé, most recently as president and CEO of Nestlé Canada, where he oversaw a broad portfolio that included ice cream, coffee, beverages, water, confectionery, nutrition, and pet care. Under Carmichael’s leadership, Nestlé Canada delivered consistent growth and built a purpose-driven culture rooted in innovation, community impact, and operational excellence, Kimberly-Clark said.
Prior to that, Carmichael held several senior leadership positions at Nestlé USA, including president of the Foods Division, president of the Beverage Division, and vice president of Sales and Customer Development.
“I’m honored to join Kimberly-Clark and lead its North America business at such a pivotal moment,” Carmichael said in a statement. “Throughout its 150-year history, Kimberly-Clark has combined performance with purpose—creating products that people trust and rely on every day, while championing care for communities and the planet. I’m excited to work with the team to build on that legacy, grow its iconic brands, and continue delivering meaningful impact for the people we serve.”
Kimberly-Clark’s portfolio of brands includes Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva, and WypAll, which hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in roughly 70 countries.
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