It’s always rewarding to be recognized for leadership, but no leader is successful without a high performing, committed team. While leaders define the path and inspire the team to reach beyond, in the end, success depends on getting the hearts and minds of the people we lead. This award is a recognition of the Kimberly-Clark team – a diverse group of incredibly talented, driven, and innovative problem solvers. They come to work each day prepared to embrace new opportunities, drive continuous improvement, and play to win. It is truly a privilege to be a part of the team.

Many of us work in companies that are household names and serve a sizable portion of the world’s population. And while our customers and consumers may take our products and services for granted, anyone who works in supply chain knows the work that goes into making an absorbent diaper or creating a healthy breakfast food. Our respective supply chains are the engines that fuel our businesses and propel us forward. We navigate headwinds, smooth volatility, plan and pivot through changing market conditions and deliver on our commitments. Those challenges and disruptions have increased in scale and frequency, but we are building sustained agility and resilience to drive continued performance. I’m proud of our profession, and especially grateful to contribute to a company whose purpose is to provide Better Care for a Better World.