Reckitt Benckiser Kris Licht to take over as CEO on 1 October 2023

Reckitt Benckiser

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT) has announced that, further to the Company’s announcement on 26 April 2023, Kris Licht will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2023, succeeding Nicandro Durante. Nicandro will stay with Reckitt until 31 December 2023 to ensure a smooth transition, at which time he will step down from the Board.

Details of Kris Licht’s remuneration arrangements in connection with his appointment as CEO were set out in the RNS announcement of his appointment on 26 April 2023. Details of Nicandro Durante’s remuneration arrangements in connection with his departure are set out in the Section 430(2B) Companies Act 2006 Statement which is available in the Corporate Governance section of the Company website.

Reckitt Benckiser Group exists to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We believe that access to the highest-quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment is a right, not a privilege. 

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