Kimberly-Clark taps former Walgreens tech chief as CIO

Group 1 - Kimberly-Clark is refining its technology strategy following the nearly $50 billion acquisition of Kenvue, which added notable brands like Tylenol, Listerine, and Neutrogena to its portfolio [3][4] - The company aims to create a leading consumer health and wellness entity, leveraging complementary portfolios to drive growth and innovation, supported by a robust commercial engine [4] - Kimberly-Clark's multiyear transformation strategy targets $3 billion in productivity savings, focusing on technology and innovation, particularly in modernizing its supply chain [4] Group 2 - Kenvue plans to lay off 3.5% of its workforce, primarily in IT and project-related roles, to achieve projected savings of $250 million in fiscal 2026 [5] - The Powering Care strategy has gained significant momentum, with improvements in innovation and margin optimization, even in challenging environments [5] - Generative AI platforms at Kimberly-Clark's global digital technology center in India have increased employee productivity by 25%, while AI-driven sales analytics improved sales execution in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa by 10% [5] Group 3 - Francesco Tinto has been appointed as the new chief information and global business services officer, bringing extensive technology leadership and operational expertise to advance the Powering Care strategy [6] - Tinto's previous experience includes roles as chief digital officer at Advantage Solutions and CIO at Walgreens Boots Alliance and Kraft Heinz, where he led digital transformation initiatives [6]