KMB announces CTO Zackery Hicks’ planned March 31, 2026 departure

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) reported a leadership change: Chief Digital and Technology Officer Zackery Hicks will depart the company effective March 31, 2026 to pursue other opportunities.

The company stated that Mr. Hicks will receive certain compensation and benefits consistent with its Severance Pay Plan. No additional leadership or operational changes were detailed in this notice.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Executive transition disclosed; routine severance terms.

Kimberly-Clark announced the planned departure of its Chief Digital and Technology Officer, effective March 31, 2026. The filing states severance will be consistent with the company’s Severance Pay Plan, indicating a standardized treatment rather than a bespoke package.

This appears to be an orderly transition with timing specified, which typically limits operational disruption. The disclosure does not detail interim leadership or succession planning; those elements are often provided in subsequent updates if material.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: November 6, 2025

(Date of earliest event reported)

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			1-225			39-0394230
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission file number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

P.O. Box 619100

Dallas, TX

75261-9100

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 281-1200

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock-$1.25 par value

KMB

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 6, 2025, the Corporation announced that Zackery Hicks, the Corporation’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer, will depart the Corporation effective March 31, 2026 to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Hicks will receive certain compensation and benefits consistent with the Corporation’s Severance Pay Plan.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION

Date:

November 7, 2025

By:

/s/ Grant B. McGee

Grant B. McGee Senior Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

What did Kimberly-Clark (KMB) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced that Chief Digital and Technology Officer Zackery Hicks will depart effective March 31, 2026.

Who is the executive departing Kimberly-Clark (KMB)?

Zackery Hicks, the Chief Digital and Technology Officer.

When is the effective date of the KMB executive departure?

The effective date is March 31, 2026.

What compensation will the departing KMB executive receive?

He will receive certain compensation and benefits consistent with Kimberly-Clark’s Severance Pay Plan.

What is the stated reason for the KMB executive’s departure?

He will depart to pursue other opportunities.