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ST. LOUIS — Energizer Holdings Inc. has announced the expected executive leadership teams of the Personal Care and Household Products businesses following the planned separation of Energizer next summer.
Energizer said late Thursday that the spinoff of the two business is slated to take place by July 1, 2015. The company announced at the end of April that it aims to separate its household products and personal care divisions into two independent, public companies.
"We are excited to have such an experienced and talented group of individuals to lead Energizer’s Personal Care and Household Products businesses as each company moves forward independently," stated Ward Klein, Energizer’s chief executive officer. "These individuals bring a unique blend of experiences, talents and expertise, along with commitment and passion for these businesses. These teams were carefully selected to lead each company on the path forward, and we are confident in their ability to drive substantial growth and generate significant value for our shareholders."
As previously announced, upon the expected completion of the spinoff, Klein will serve as executive chairman of the stand-alone Personal Care. David Hatfield, president andCEO of Energizer Personal Care, will serve as CEO of the Personal Care company. Sandy Sheldon, who serves as Energizer’s vice president of finance, was named chief financial officer of the Personal Care company.
According to Energizer, the following individuals are slated to join the leadership team of the Personal Care company: Sandy Sheldon as CFO; Manish Shanbhag, VP, General Counsel & Secretary; Al Robertson, Chief Marketing Officer; John Hill, VP, Commercial – North America; Colin Hutchison, VP, Commercial-International; Dave VerNooy, VP, Global Operations & RDE; Peter Conrad, Chief Administrative Officer; Tony Bender, CIO & VP, Business Process Outsourcing; and Teresa Ceotto, VP, Human Resources
"Today is an exciting day for the future Personal Care organization and I believe we have chosen a strong team capable of bringing a global mindset and innovative thinking to every part of our business," commented Hatfield. "These executives provide the experience and enthusiasm required to execute on our vision of a challenger mentality and strategy of strengthening our brands in the marketplace, capturing opportunities for growth and positioning ourselves as market leaders. I look forward to working alongside the rest of the executive team to help lead our business through this transition and beyond."
Also as previously announced, J. Patrick Mulcahy, chairman of the Energizer board, is expected to serve as executive chairman of the Household company. Alan Hoskins, president and CEO of Energizer Household Products, is slated to serve as CEO of the Household company, while Brian Hamm, who serves as Energizer’s controller and chief accounting officer, was named as the CFO of the Household company.
The following individuals are due to join the leadership team of the Household Products company: Michelle Atkinson, Chief Consumer Officer; Dan Carpenter, Chief Innovation Officer; Greg Kinder, Executive VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer; Mark LaVigne, Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer; Brandon Davis, Chief Business Officer, The Americas; Patrick Hedouin, Chief Business Officer, International; Kelly Boss, VP, General Counsel & Secretary; and Sue Drath, Chief Human Resource Officer
"I am pleased to introduce these members of the Household Products leadership team," Hoskins stated. " Each of these individuals possesses the leadership qualities, experience and passion to best meet our near- and long-term strategic, financial, and operational goals. They will drive our efforts to realize our financial goals, stabilize profits, and create value for our shareholders. I am confident in this team and in our future, and I look forward to partnering with these exceptional leaders as we transition into a standalone company."
