Reckitt Benckiser CEO and leadership

Joined RB as CEO-Designate in July 2019 and was appointed as CEO on 1 September 2019.

Prior to joining RB, Laxman held various roles at PepsiCo from 2012 to 2019. He was previously Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo’s Latin America, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa operations, where he ran the Company's food and beverage businesses across the regions. Prior to PepsiCo, Laxman served as a Director for McKinsey & Company and held various roles from 1993 to 2012. He was also an Advisory Board member of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Centre at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Laxman holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, University of Pune, India. He has an MA in German and International Studies from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining RB, Jeff was Chief Financial Officer and Management Board member at Ahold Delhaize, the Dutch retailer operating across Europe and the USA. Before joining Ahold Delhaize, Jeff held the role of Chief Financial Officer at First Group plc and easyJet plc and held senior finance roles at Associated British Foods and RB. Jeff started his career as a graduate trainee at Unilever. Jeff holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Exeter and is a Chartered Management Accountant.

Passionate innovator known for delivering new strong growth platforms from concept to successful enterprises, building winning teams and an eye for the next big breakthrough.

Multi-industry experience spanning food & beverage, industrial chemicals and materials, personal care and pharmaceutical applications, and materials for consumer goods and electronics. Excellent business and technical know-how known to drive data driven decisions to deliver high impact product and business model innovations. Accomplished at recognizing transformational opportunities and engaging global organizations to deliver new growth. Known for an open and collaborative approach and strong belief in diversity of thought and inclusion as key assets in driving growth.

An engaged thought leader, industry connector and MENSA member. Several external leadership roles including Chair of the Board of Directors for the American Chamber of Commerce in Denmark and Executive Board member for EU Specialty Food Ingredient industry association. Over the years received numerous accolades from peers and leaders citing a strong focus, determination and intellect that really drives top and bottom line impact to the business and raises the bar for organizations and teams.

Author of science books that aim to inspire children on STEM education. Frequent guest at schools engaging with experimental demonstrations and science discussions to help students and teachers with fun ways to experience science.

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Joined RB as CEO-Designate in July 2019 and was appointed as CEO on 1 September 2019.

Prior to joining RB, Laxman held various roles at PepsiCo from 2012 to 2019. He was previously Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo’s Latin America, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa operations, where he ran the Company's food and beverage businesses across the regions. Prior to PepsiCo, Laxman served as a Director for McKinsey & Company and held various roles from 1993 to 2012. He was also an Advisory Board member of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Centre at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Laxman holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, University of Pune, India. He has an MA in German and International Studies from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining RB, Jeff was Chief Financial Officer and Management Board member at Ahold Delhaize, the Dutch retailer operating across Europe and the USA. Before joining Ahold Delhaize, Jeff held the role of Chief Financial Officer at First Group plc and easyJet plc and held senior finance roles at Associated British Foods and RB. Jeff started his career as a graduate trainee at Unilever. Jeff holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Exeter and is a Chartered Management Accountant.