25th Feb 2013 10:59
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC - Non executive director : changed detailsRECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC - Non executive director : changed details
PR Newswire
London, February 25
Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RB) todayannounces that Kenneth Hydon, Non-Executive Director, retired from the Board ofTesco plc with effect from 23 February 2013.
For further InformationAndraea Dawson-ShepherdGlobal Director, Corporate Communication and AffairsTelephone +44 (0) 1753 217 800
Liz Richardson
Company SecretaryTelephone +44 (0) 1753 217 800`Notes for Editors
About Reckitt Benckiser (RB):
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) is a global consumer goods leader in health, hygiene andhome.
With a purpose of delivering innovative solutions for healthier lives andhappier homes, RB is in the top 25 of companies listed on the London StockExchange. Today it is the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of itsfast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation. Itshealth, hygiene and home portfolio is led by 19 global Powerbrands includingNurofen, Strepsils Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Lysol, Dettol, Clearasil,Veet, Harpic, Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Woolite, Calgon, Air Wick, andFrench's. RB has close to half of its net revenues coming from its 2 emergingmarket Areas and just over half from its developed market Area.
RB people and its culture are at the heart of the company's success. They havean intense drive for achievement and a desire to outperform wherever theyfocus, including in sustainability where the company has reduced its carbonfootprint by 20% in 5 years and is now targeting to deliver a 1/3 reduction inwater impact, 1/3 further reduction in carbon and to have 1/3 of its netrevenue coming from more sustainable products by 2020. RB has been recognisedas a sustainability leader in the CDP Global 500 Carbon Performance LeadershipIndex and received a 2013 Sector Mover Sustainability Award in the 10thSustainability Yearbook. It is also the Save the Children charity's largestFMCG global partner.
The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in the UK,Singapore, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in almost 200 countries, The companyemploys approximately 38,000 people worldwide.
For more information visit www.rb.com
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