09.06.18
Edgewell Personal Care has announced the appointment of Joseph D. O'Leary and Gary K. Waring to the company's board of directors, effective October 1, 2018.
Edgewell's board of directors now has 10 members. "O'Leary and Waring have expertise in retail, eCommerce, supply chain, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring.
O'Leary will serve on the Nominating and Executive Compensation committee and Waring will serve on the Audit committee.
O'Leary currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Francesca's Holding Corporation, Petsmart, Inc. and Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. He is the former President and Chief Operating Officer of Petsmart, Inc.
Waring is an accounting professional who retired in July 2017 after more than 35 years at Ernst & Young (EY).
David P. Hatfield, Edgewell's CEO/Chairman of the Board, comments, "We conducted a thorough search to identify new board members, and both Joe and Gary distinguished themselves with track records of operating success and deep financial and operating expertise. We welcome them to our Board and are confident that Edgewell will benefit immensely from their fresh perspectives as we navigate the dynamic market environment and execute growth and cost savings initiatives, including Project Fuel, to enhance value for shareholders."
