Edgewell Personal Care Company announced the appointment of Joseph “Joe” D. O’Leary and Gary K. Waring to the company’s Board of Directors, effective Oct. 1, 2018. With these new appointments, Edgewell gains directors with expertise in retail, eCommerce, supply chain, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring, as well as regulatory and audit committee expertise. The Edgewell Board will now comprise 10 directors, nine of whom are independent. O’Leary will serve on the Nominating and Executive Compensation Committee of the Board and Waring will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.

“We are pleased to appoint two new, independent directors with the breadth of global experience and proven leadership capabilities that Joe and Gary bring to the Edgewell Board,” says David P. Hatfield, Edgewell’s CEO and chairman of the Board. “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.”   

“I am delighted to join the Edgewell Board at such a time of opportunity for the company,” says O’Leary. “I look forward to working with the Edgewell Board and management team to continue streamlining the business and building on its momentum. I intend to draw on my operational expertise and past success in driving growth and realizing operational efficiencies to help Edgewell maximize value for all shareholders.”

“I have great respect for Edgewell, its brands, products, and track record of innovation,” says Waring. “I’m excited to work alongside the Edgewell Board and management team to create shareholder value by maximizing the potential of the company’s strong brands, product portfolio, and balance sheet.”