Kenvue, the consumer health care spinoff division of Johnson & Johnson, on Monday announced its Board of Directors has made a Chief Executive Officer transition and effective immediately Kirk Perry has been named as Interim CEO.
Current director and proven CPG and technology leader, Perry has more than 30 years of global consumer-packaged goods, technology and business transformation experience and a proven track record.
Thibaut Mongon has departed the Summit-based company and stepped down from the Kenvue Board.
Executive search firm, Heidrick & Struggles, is assisting in the search for the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer.
“Kenvue has world-class brands in attractive categories and a strong global platform. The actions announced today are to ensure we have the right talent, brand portfolio and operational foundation to fully capitalize on those strengths, accelerate profitable growth and best position the Company for future success,” Larry Merlo, Kenvue’s chair of the Board said. “The Board’s strategic review is underway, and we are considering a broad range of potential alternatives, including ways to simplify the Company’s portfolio and how it operates.”
“We are very pleased to have a leader of Kirk’s caliber and experience step into the role of Interim CEO to lead Kenvue during this important time,” added Merlo. “His deep knowledge of the intersection of technology, data and global consumers has already been an asset during his time on the Board and we look forward to Kenvue continuing to benefit from his expertise and leadership in this additional role.”
Perry most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Circana, a global provider of technology, data and predictive analytics for the consumer, retail and media sectors, and he continues to serve on the Circana board. Previously, Perry spent 23 years with Procter & Gamble, where he held several positions of increasing responsibility in general management and marketing roles, including President of Global Family Care; Vice President, U.S. Operations and North America Marketing, P&G’s biggest region; and Vice President, North America Baby Care. Perry also serves as a board member of The J.M. Smucker Company.
