By Christian Moess Laursen
Reckitt Benckiser Group, the consumer-goods company known for brands like Dettol, Harpic, and Durex, announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Carr, will be retiring on March 31. His successor will be Shannon Eisenhardt, the current CFO of Nike Consumer, Brand & Marketplace.
Eisenhardt will officially join Reckitt Benckiser as an executive director on October 17 and take over the CFO role from Carr upon his retirement.
During his tenure, Carr played a pivotal role in driving financial discipline, leading the company’s productivity program, reducing its net debt, and creating sustainable long-term value for shareholders. Reckitt Benckiser acknowledged his significant contributions and expressed confidence in the company’s future under Eisenhardt’s leadership.
In her new role, Eisenhardt will receive an annual salary of £760,000 ($967,632) and a pension allowance of 10%. She will also have the opportunity to participate in the company’s existing annual bonus plan, with a target opportunity set at 100% of her salary.
Reckitt Benckiser expects a smooth transition and looks forward to leveraging Eisenhardt’s expertise to propel the company into its next chapter.