Key facts
- Fabian Garcia appointed new CEO of Clorox, effective January 5, 2027.
- Linda Rendle steps down as CEO for health reasons.
- Garcia brings over four decades of consumer products leadership experience.
- Garcia previously served as president of Unilever Personal Care.
- Rendle will continue in an advisory role until April 2, 2027.
The Clorox Company announced on Thursday that Fabian Garcia, a Unilever executive, will become its new chief executive officer starting January 5, 2027. Garcia, who has over 40 years of experience in consumer products leadership, currently serves as president of Unilever Personal Care. He will succeed Linda Rendle, who is stepping down due to health reasons but will remain in an advisory capacity until April 2, 2027, to facilitate a smooth transition. Matthew Shattock, the company's lead independent director, will become independent chair.