Fabian Garcia to Become Clorox CEO in January
The former Revlon leader will take the helm of the Oakland-based company on January 5, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People
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The Clorox Company has appointed Fabian Garcia as its new CEO, effective January 5, 2027. He will succeed Linda Rendle, who is stepping down for health reasons.
Why it matters
The leadership change marks a significant transition for the consumer goods giant as the board looks to new management to guide the firm's future operations. Rendle will assist with the transition in an advisory capacity until April 2027.
Fabian Garcia brings 40 years of leadership experience to the role, having joined Unilever in 2020. The company is currently preparing to release its first-quarter fiscal year 2027 earnings on November 2, 2026.
The players
Fabian Garcia
He is the incoming CEO of The Clorox Company who previously served as the CEO of Revlon and as a president at Unilever.
Linda Rendle
She is the outgoing CEO of The Clorox Company who is stepping down due to health reasons after announcing her departure in 2026.
Matthew Shattock
He is a board member who will take over as the independent chair of the company on January 5, 2027.
The Clorox Company
This Oakland-based multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products is headquarted in California.
The details
Following a comprehensive search, the board of directors selected Garcia, who previously served as the CEO of Revlon and currently leads Unilever Personal Care. Upon his appointment, Garcia will also join the company's Board of Directors, while Matthew Shattock will assume the role of independent chair.
Timeline
Linda Rendle announced her intention to step down in May 2026.
Clorox will report first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings on Nov. 2, 2026.
Fabian Garcia becomes CEO on Jan. 5, 2027.
Linda Rendle finishes her advisory role on April 2, 2027.
Market Landscape
This transition aligns with the company's established corporate governance protocols for executive succession. The shift positions the organization under new leadership to compete in the broader consumer goods sector.
Consumers are unlikely to see immediate changes to product availability or retail pricing as a result of this administrative transition. The management shift focuses on high-level corporate strategy rather than immediate modifications to existing customer-facing operations.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions in large corporations are standard practice and managed through board-level succession planning. Investors often monitor these changes closely for potential shifts in long-term corporate strategy.
What happens next
Clorox will report its first-quarter fiscal year 2027 earnings results on November 2, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about corporate leadership shifts in the People section.
More information
View upcoming financial disclosures on the Clorox quarterly results portal.
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