Benno Dorer

Clorox Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) announced today that Benno Dorer has decided to step down from his role as executive chair of the Clorox board of directors.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) announced today that Benno Dorer has decided to step down from his role as executive chair of the Clorox board of directors.
  • The company and board have accepted his resignation to step down from his role and the board, effective Feb. 15, 2021.
  • Dr. Richard Carmona, 70, a Clorox director since 2007, will step down as chair of the NGCRC and remain on the board.
  • Additional information about The Clorox Company board of directors can be found on the company's website.

Linda Rendle Promoted to Clorox CEO; Benno Dorer to Continue as Chair of the Board

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Benno Dorer will continue serving as the board's executive chair.

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  • Benno Dorer will continue serving as the board's executive chair.
  • Dorer, 56, has served as chief executive officer of the company since November 2014 and was appointed chair of the board in August 2016.
  • "I'm delighted that our dedication to thoughtful, long-term succession planning positioned us to appoint such a strong and capable leader as Linda Rendle to the CEO role.
  • The company is operating effectively during this pandemic, and I'm pleased that Benno will continue to provide strategic guidance as executive chair while he turns toward personal philanthropic activities."

United Airlines Launches United CleanPlus: A New Standard of Cleanliness and Safety in Partnership with Clorox and Cleveland Clinic

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

"We're proud Clorox will play a role in United CleanPlus to enhance people's safety when they travel," said Benno Dorer, chair and CEO, The Clorox Company.

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  • "We're proud Clorox will play a role in United CleanPlus to enhance people's safety when they travel," said Benno Dorer, chair and CEO, The Clorox Company.
  • We look forward to working with United to explore more ways to help keep their customers healthy during their travel experience."
  • Medical experts from the Cleveland Clinic will also advise on new technologies, training development and quality assurance programming.
  • Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.

Clorox Joins TerraCycle's Loop Pilot Program in U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region

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Friday, May 24, 2019

"At Clorox, we are focused on Good Growth growth that's profitable, sustainable and responsible.

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  • "At Clorox, we are focused on Good Growth growth that's profitable, sustainable and responsible.
  • Our participation in Loop's pilot program supports this focus by enabling us to explore new circular models for our products," said Benno Dorer, Chair and CEO, The Clorox Company.
  • "This also builds on our engagement with other TerraCycle programs that reduce waste and strive for innovative sustainable product solutions."
  • The company also markets brands for its industry-leading healthcare and commercial cleaning products under the CloroxPro and Clorox Healthcare names.

Clorox Recognized for Strong Management, Responsible Business Performance

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

Founded in 2007, the Drucker Institute carries forward the core values of Peter Drucker of "doing the right things well."

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  • Founded in 2007, the Drucker Institute carries forward the core values of Peter Drucker of "doing the right things well."
  • 36 last year.The rankings were based on public opinion surveys of 81,000 people to determine the issues that matter most to Americans when it comes to responsible business behavior.
  • "It's gratifying to be recognized by both Drucker and Just Capital because the areas they evaluate are consistent with our own priorities," said Clorox Chair and CEO Benno Dorer.
  • In support of its communities, The Clorox Companyandits foundationscontributed about$20 millionin combined cash grants, productdonationsand cause marketing infiscal year2018.