Appointment
Kris joined Reckitt in 2019 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate on 1 May 2023. He became an Executive Director on 1 June 2023 and assumed the role of CEO on 1 October 2023.
Career
Kris served as President of Reckitt’s Health business and as Chief Customer Officer from July 2020 until his appointment as CEO Designate. During this time, he played a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction of the Group and in returning the Health business to the strong growth trajectory it continues to deliver today.
Prior to joining Reckitt, Kris worked at PepsiCo, where he held a number of senior operational and strategic leadership roles. Earlier in his career, he was a Partner at McKinsey & Co, focusing on the consumer, health and retail practices.
Kris holds an MA in Political Science from the New School and a BSc in Political Science from Aarhus University.
Skills and experience
Kris brings over 20 years of leadership and transformation experience across consumer health and consumer goods, with a strong track record of delivering growth and driving sustained operating performance. He has deep understanding of Reckitt’s categories and global markets and played a pivotal role in setting the Company’s strategic direction and in restoring the Health business to a strong growth trajectory over the past four years. Prior to Reckitt, Kris held a number of senior operational and strategic leadership roles at PepsiCo.