# Linda Rendle

> Linda J. Rendle is chair and chief executive officer of The Clorox Company. A Harvard economics graduate and former Procter & Gamble sales manager, she joined Clorox as a senior sales analyst in 2003, became CEO in September 2020 and added the chair role in January 2024. Her leadership combines consumer knowledge, operational experience and an emphasis on candid debate. She remains chair and CEO during a board-led successor search announced in May 2026.

- **Role:** Chair and Chief Executive Officer at The Clorox Company
- **Organizations:** The Clorox Company, Visa Inc., Consumer Brands Association, Consumer Goods Forum, Generation Thrive, Procter & Gamble
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in economics, Harvard University
- **Known for:** Rose from senior sales analyst to chief executive within Clorox., Helped develop Clorox’s IGNITE strategy., Received the 2020 Winthrop-Sears Medal from The Chemists’ Club.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2003** — Held sales management positions at Procter & Gamble in Boston and Charlotte.
- **2003** — Joined Clorox as a senior sales analyst working on charcoal and insecticides.
- **2012-2014** — Vice president of sales, Cleaning.
- **2014-2016** — Vice president and general manager, Home Care.
- **2016** — Became senior vice president and general manager, Cleaning, and joined the executive committee.
- **2017** — Added Professional Products responsibilities.
- **2018-2019** — Advanced through executive vice president roles spanning Cleaning, strategy and operations.
- **2020-05** — Appointed president.
- **2020-09** — Became chief executive officer and a Clorox director.
- **2020-11** — Joined the Visa board.
- **2024-01** — Added the role of Clorox board chair.
- **2026-05** — Clorox announced a CEO successor search; Rendle remains chair and CEO until a successor is appointed.

## Achievements

- Rose from senior sales analyst to chief executive within Clorox.
- Helped develop Clorox’s IGNITE strategy.
- Received the 2020 Winthrop-Sears Medal from The Chemists’ Club.
- Received a 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award from the Committee for Economic Development.
- Led Clorox during its multiyear digital and operating-model transformation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Discussed fiscal 2026 results, completion of the U.S. ERP implementation and the shift toward realizing benefits from the company’s investments.
- **2026-05** — A board-led search for her successor was announced. She remains chair and CEO during the search and is expected to advise after the appointment.
- **2026-04** — Reported mixed third-quarter performance, with ERP stabilization and supply-chain costs affecting progress.

## Links

- Website: https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/corporate-governance/executive-team/linda-rendle/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-rendle

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Last updated: 2026-10-21