Clorox CEO Plans Exit After Health Battle
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Linda Rendle, 48, announced earlier this year that she plans to step down as Chair and CEO of Bay Area-based Clorox after the company names her successor, citing ongoing health considerations following treatment for early-stage breast cancer. Rendle, who has spent 23 years with the company and has led Clorox since 2020, will remain in the role throughout the CEO search and serve as an advisor during the transition. The executive received more than $13.3 million in total compensation for fiscal 2025 and guided the consumer products giant through the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and a major cyberattack, while also overseeing the recent acquisitions. Her departure comes as Clorox works to restore growth and navigate a challenging operating environment. Read the full story here. How can you protect your clients? See below for the insurance solution. Insurance Solution
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