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Church & Dwight CHDThe company said Chairman and CEO Matthew T. Farrell notified its board on September 15, 2024 that he will retire as President and CEO, effective March 31, 2025. Farrell will remain chairman of the board during a transition period.
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AI summaryThe company said Chairman and CEO Matthew T. Farrell notified its board on September 15, 2024 that he will retire as President and CEO, effective March 31, 2025. Farrell will remain chairman of the board during a transition period.
Church & Dwight said on September 16, 2024 that Richard Dierker will be promoted to President and CEO to succeed Farrell. The promotion and his board appointment take effect March 31, 2025, and until then Dierker will remain Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Operations.
The company said Dierker, 44, has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Operations since April 2022. The company said it will disclose changes to Dierker's compensation in connection with his CEO appointment once approved by the board.
The company said the board unanimously approved Dierker's promotion. Lead Director Ravichandra Saligram said the board conducted a comprehensive process looking both externally and internally. The company said the market capitalization has more than doubled to over $25 billion during Farrell's tenure.
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Farrell to Retire as President and CEO
The company said Chairman and CEO Matthew T. Farrell notified its board on September 15, 2024 that he will retire as President and CEO, effective March 31, 2025. Farrell will remain chairman of the board during a transition period.
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Dierker Promoted to CEO and Named to Board
Church & Dwight said on September 16, 2024 that Richard Dierker will be promoted to President and CEO to succeed Farrell. The promotion and his board appointment take effect March 31, 2025, and until then Dierker will remain Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Operations.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Dierker's Background and Compensation Disclosure Plans
The company said Dierker, 44, has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Operations since April 2022. The company said it will disclose changes to Dierker's compensation in connection with his CEO appointment once approved by the board.
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Board Selection Process and Farrell's Tenure
The company said the board unanimously approved Dierker's promotion. Lead Director Ravichandra Saligram said the board conducted a comprehensive process looking both externally and internally. The company said the market capitalization has more than doubled to over $25 billion during Farrell's tenure.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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