Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced that Michael D. Hsu, currently group president North American Consumer Products, has been named to the role of president and chief operating officer (COO) and will join K-C's board of directors, effective January 1, 2017.

The appointment of Hsu as president and COO is part of a long-term executive leadership development and succession planning process to ensure Kimberly-Clark's continued success. Thomas J. Falk will remain chief executive officer and chairman of the board and continue to lead and manage K-C at the enterprise level.

Hsu will be accountable for the day-to-day operations of K-C's business units, along with the company's global innovation, marketing and supply chain functions. Hsu and the company's finance, legal and human resources functions will report to Falk.

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