THE WHAT? Kimberly-Clark has appointed Suzana Blades as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective September 1, 2026, as the company prepares for its pending acquisition of Kenvue.
THE DETAILS Blades will join Kimberly-Clark’s Executive Leadership Team and has also been named to the leadership team that will take effect following completion of the Kenvue acquisition. She has spent nearly four years at Kimberly-Clark and most recently served as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, overseeing global litigation and investigations, government relations and legal operations, while also acting as General Counsel for the company’s Natural Solutions business. Before joining Kimberly-Clark, Blades spent almost 12 years at ConocoPhillips and previously held roles at Hess Corporation and Arnold & Porter.
THE WHY? The appointment strengthens Kimberly-Clark’s senior leadership team at a significant point in its transformation, with the planned Kenvue acquisition set to substantially expand the company’s position across consumer health and personal care. Blades’ experience in global litigation, regulatory matters and enterprise risk management will be particularly relevant as the businesses prepare to combine.
Source: PR Newswire
