The Clorox Company Announces Leadership Changes and Simplified Operating Structure

2026-06-17SEC Filing 8-K (0001206774-26-000333)

The Clorox Company has announced a simplified operating structure to enhance execution and accelerate growth. Chris Hyder has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 17, 2026. In his new role, he will oversee all business units to drive end-to-end execution. Nina Barton has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, effective June 17, 2026. She will focus on innovation, strategy, and portfolio shaping to drive faster growth. These changes are part of the company's IGNITE strategy to transform Clorox into a more focused and digitally enabled organization. The company is also conducting a search for a new CEO. Chris Hyder's compensation includes a base salary of $800,000, a short-term incentive target of 100% of his salary, and a restricted stock unit grant valued at $4,000,000, vesting over three years. Neither Hyder nor Barton have reportable related party transactions. The press release announcing these changes is filed as Exhibit 99.1.

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