Kimberly‑Clark Corp President & COO Russell Torres to Depart Nov 2, 2026

What Happened
Kimberly‑Clark Corp (KMB) filed an 8-K on October 1, 2026 (Item 5.02) announcing that Russell Torres, the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, notified the company on September 29, 2026 that he will depart effective November 2, 2026 to pursue other opportunities.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K filed October 1, 2026 (Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).
• Executive: Russell Torres, President and Chief Operating Officer.
• Notice date: Torres notified the company on September 29, 2026.
• Effective date: Departure effective November 2, 2026. The filing does not identify a successor or disclose transition/compensation details.

Why It Matters
A President/COO departure is a material leadership change that can affect operational continuity and investor confidence. Retail investors should note the timeline (effective Nov 2, 2026) and watch for follow-up announcements about an interim or permanent replacement and any comments from the board on succession or strategy.