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INDA’s Board of Directors

Mark A. Thornton, Vice President, The Procter & Gamble Company – Chair

Mark A. Thornton currently serves as Chair of INDA, where he is committed to advancing the priorities and growth of the nonwovens industry. He previously served as an Officer of EDANA, the international association for nonwovens, bringing a global perspective and collaborative spirit to both organizations.

Mark A. Thornton earned a Bachelor of Science in Pulp and Paper Science from North Carolina State University as a recipient of the Pulp and Paper Merit Scholarship, and later completed an Executive MBA certificate at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Over his 28-year career with Procter & Gamble, he has held multiple leadership roles in Baby Care, living and working around the world in Germany, China, and Belgium.

He has been recognized with numerous honors, including the prestigious P&G Inspirational Leader Award, several P&G CEO Awards, and patents in both the United States and China. Mark has delivered keynote addresses at major industry conferences and is widely respected for his thought leadership in innovation and sustainability.

In his current role as Vice President of North America Baby Care Product and Consumer Understanding, Mark is committed to strengthening P&G’s reputation as a global leader in category growth through innovation. He is focused on accelerating the development of game-changing, sustainable products, packaging, and services, while fostering collaboration with partners across the industry.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mark has made significant contributions to his community, serving as a member of the Board of Directors at his church and as Scoutmaster of Troop 943 in Beijing, China. He and his wife, Elizabeth (Sutton) Thornton, are proud parents of two sons, Luke D. Thornton and Adam R. Thornton.

About Procter & Gamble

P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit https://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at https://www.pg.com/news.

Barbara Lawless, VP of Nonwoven Sales and Marketing, Precision Fabrics Group, Inc. – Vice Chair

Ms. Lawless received a Bachelor of Science in Textile Chemistry from North Carolina State University and is the VP of Nonwoven Sales and Marketing for Precision Fabrics Group. She has been with PFG for over 34 years, beginning her career in product development. As the VP of Nonwoven Sales and Marketing, Ms. Lawless is responsible for a team of market managers focusing on sales, marketing, and new product development for a variety of technical, value-add nonwoven fabrics.

About Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.

Precision Fabrics Group is a global innovator of engineered materials & technical fabrics, providing both woven and nonwoven solutions across diverse, high-performance industries, such as aerospace, military, medical, protective garments, automotive, and many more. The nonwoven division is a market-focused nonwoven converter, utilizing diverse and unique converting technologies including chemistries, coatings, and laminations to produce multi-functional materials. PFG has two manufacturing locations – Vinton, VA and Greensboro, with corporate offices & distribution in Greensboro.

Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., Senior Technical Director for Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation – Past Chair

Dr. Haynes received his B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. During his graduate studies Dr. Haynes specialized in the aerodynamics and polymer processing of the meltblowing process which was funded by Exxon Chemical Company. He taught full time in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering prior to joining Kimberly-Clark Corporation as a Research Scientist in 1992. While working at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Dr. Haynes has held various positions in research and engineering including an assignment at the Lexington Mill in North Carolina serving as the Technical Team Manager. Dr. Haynes has published several papers and has obtained 49 U.S. Patents and 26 Trade Secrets during his Kimberly-Clark career.

He currently holds the position of Senior Technical Director for Global Nonwovens. Prior to his current role he served as the Director of Research and Engineering in Global Nonwovens where his team was responsible for the front-end innovation portfolio and prototyping capabilities including the pilot facilities supporting Kimberly-Clark’s various businesses. Dr. Haynes has received several awards including the Kimberly-Clark Technical Excellence Award, the 2012 Rodney D. Chipp Memorial Award from the Society of Women Engineers, and most recently he received the 2017 INDA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award. He is also an Adjunct Professor at The University of Tennessee in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering. He serves on several Industrial Advisory Boards including Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology; Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Georgia; and the Nonwovens Institute at N.C. State University where he is Chairman for the Industrial Advisory Board and Strategic Scientific Advisory Board. He also serves on the Board of Directors as Vice President for Georgia FIRST which is a non-profit organization that supports STEM programs in Georgia. He is a past Chairman for the INDA Board of Directors.

About Kimberly-Clark Corporation

With more than 144 years of innovation, Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world’s population trust K-C’s brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, HUGGIES, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in 80 countries.

Ginny Casstevens, Director of Sales – North America, Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc.

With broad experience in cotton and other natural fibers, Ginny is committed to advancing safe and sustainable solutions for all nonwoven applications. Her overall success is built on fostering trust-based relationships and consistently delivering results that are mutually beneficial to those she supports. An active industry leader, Ginny served on the WOW Committee (2006–2014) and the Hygienix Committee (2014–2022). She resides in Florence, SC, with her husband and daughter. Ginny and her family are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Florence and The Florence Country Club. Golfing, beaching, and cooking are her favorite pastimes.

About Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc.

Recognized by brands, private label manufacturers and retailers as the sustainable nonwovens manufacturer of choice, Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. produces premium spunlace and needlepunch products for baby, home, personal care and technical wipe applications. Our North American business is supported by two manufacturing sites in the US; (1) Ingleside, Illinois (needlepunch) and Gray Court, South Carolina (spunlace and needlepunch). Fibertex Nonwovens is 100% owned by Schouw & Co. and is headquartered in Aalborg where the business was founded in 1968. Production facilities are located in Denmark, France, the Czech Republic, Turkey, the USA, South Africa and Brazil as well as sales o􀆯ices in France, Portugal, Spain, China and India. Fibertex has more than 1000 employees.

Douglas Dowdell, Director Helix, Global Cellulose Fibers, International Paper

Mr. Dowdell received a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and an MBA from Auburn University. Mr. Dowdell’s career spans 45 years with various companies, including International Paper, P&G, Buckeye Technologies, and Georgia-Pacific. Prior to joining International Paper, Douglas held the position of President, Nonwovens Georgia-Pacific and Executive Vice President, Specialty Fibers, Buckeye Technologies. Currently, Douglas is the Director of Helix, GCF, International Paper and has held the positions of Global Specialty Chemicals Buyer and Director, GCF, Innovation Strategy and Marketing since rejoining International Paper in 2019.

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting www.internationalpaper.com.

Jaren J. Edwards, Co-CEO and President, Everra

Jaren Edwards is Co-CEO of Everra (formerly Stein Fibers), a Charlotte-based leader in sustainable polyester and PET solutions. A 1996 summa cum laude graduate of North Carolina State University’s Textile Engineering program—where he earned both the Fieldcrest Cannon and Textured Yarn Association Scholarships—he’s built a nearly 30-year career blending commercial acumen with operational excellence. Beginning as a sales representative at Everra, Jaren developed deep expertise in the fiberfill and nonwovens markets, swiftly earning a reputation for insightful, relationship-driven growth.

In 2009, he was named Vice President of Sales and led a complete overhaul of Everra’s go-to-market strategy, transforming a traditionally structured sales force into a growth-focused, profit-driven engine. Under his leadership, the company expanded its domestic footprint and broke into key international territories. In 2021 he became President, and in 2024 he was elevated to Co-CEO. Today, he guides Everra through its next growth chapter—championing the core values of integrity, accountability, respect, and empowerment—while pioneering real-time forecasting and organizational-health initiatives that keep the company agile.

Outside Everra, Jaren serves on the 2025 Board of Directors for INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and is a Philanthropic Ambassador for NC State University.

About Everra (formerly Stein Fibers)

As we celebrate our legacy, we are also embracing the future. Stein Fibers is now Everra, a name that encapsulates our enduring commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and ongoing evolution. The name “Everra” reflects who we are: a sustainability-focused, market-leading distribution company in the PET industry, connecting highly fragmented global supply bases to the U.S./North American market. It symbolizes our pledge to provide our customers with the best-value products globally available while meeting the consistency demands of PET producers.

Ryan Elwart, Group President, Mativ

Ryan joined Mativ from Georgia-Pacific, where he most recently served as the Chief Customer Officer for the GP Consumer Products Group. In this position, he led a combined sales and commercial capability organization for the consumer business, including retail and B2B sales, eCommerce, training, customer planning, category management, and sales strategy for the company’s retail and commercial segments. Prior to Georgia Pacific, Ryan also held multiple sales positions at PepsiCo and Hormel Foods.

Ryan is a graduate of the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials, solving our customers’ most complex challenges by engineering bold, innovative solutions that connect, protect and purify our world. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we manufacture on three continents and generate sales in over 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two operating segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing categories. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Ricardo Fasolo, Managing Vice President, Fitesa Inc.

Ricardo Fasolo is Managing Vice President for Fitesa in North America. He is responsible for all operations, sales, business development and all the P&L related activities for the region. Mr. Fasolo has been with Fitesa since 2005. During this period, he has worked on various roles from leading the supply chain management in Latin America to Sales in the USA. Prior to joining Fitesa, Mr. Fasolo was working for a Tier 1 supplier for OEM responsible for producing assisted steering gear systems.

About Fitesa

Fitesa is a leader in the nonwoven fabrics industry, specializing in providing innovative fabrics for the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. Fitesa makes Spunmelt, Carded, Airlaid, and Films and Elastics fabrics for applications in baby care, feminine hygiene, and adult incontinence, as well as medical, agricultural, and industrial products. Fitesa operates 23 plants in in 13 countries and has 5 Innovation Centers.

Aleksandra Kruszewska, Director R&D Business Development
Reckitt

Aleksandra Kruszewska holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the Warsaw University in Poland and has completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Imperial College of London, UK.

Her research on synthesis of novel bioactive products, including antibiotics or therapeutic agents for the detection and treatment of cancer has been published in numerous peer-reviewed scientifical papers as well as presented in multiple conferences. Aleksandra joined Reckitt in 2007 and in 2013 moved to the US. She held different positions in the organization within regulatory and research & development departments. Since 2018 she leads amongst other disinfecting wipes development. She is focused on driving research programs in germ protection, promoting modern technologies in the development strategies (modeling, AI precursors). She managed to launch first branded 100% cellulosic-based wipes in EU and US, played instrumental role in 300% business growth including pioneering brand attainment of 1^st EPA-approved product effective against COVID-19. Her work was recognized by external marketing organization (Lysol Plan Based Disinfecting Wipes awarded Product of the Year in 2022).

About Reckitt

Reckitt is a global purpose-led company with 43k+ employees across 60+ countries. Company mission is to heal and nurture in a relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Reckitt is proud to have a stable of trusted household brands found in households in more than 190 countries. These include Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite, Air Wick and more. 20 million Reckitt products a day are bought by consumers globally. Reckitt’s passion to put consumers and people first, to seek out new opportunities, to strive for excellence in all that we do, and to build shared success with all our partners, while doing the right thing, always is what guides the work of our 40,000+ diverse and talented colleagues worldwide.

Neil Johnson, President, AJ Nonwovens

Neil Johnson is President of AJ Nonwovens, and has full responsibility for all aspects of AstenJohnson’s Nonwovens business. He reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and regularly briefs the Board of Directors on matters of strategic importance. Recognized for his proven leadership and broad business expertise, he has successfully guided organizations through growth, integration, and transformation.

Over his 33-year career at AstenJohnson, Mr. Johnson has held a variety of senior roles, including Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Human Resources, and General Manager. A dual U.S./Canadian citizen, he has lived and worked in both countries and has held global leadership responsibilities.

Beyond his corporate career, Mr. Johnson has extensive board experience. He has served as Treasurer of a charitable foundation, President of the Board for a major non-profit in Charleston, South Carolina, and Board Member of the Charleston Youth Hockey League. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and an International MBA from the University of South Carolina.

About AJ Nonwovens

AJ Nonwovens, a division of AstenJohnson Holdings, combines the strengths of Foss Performance Materials, Eagle Nonwovens, and a new facility in Waco, Texas. The company delivers high-performance nonwoven solutions across many industries, including filtration, automotive, aerospace, and geotextiles. AJ Nonwovens deliver value to customers with an intense focus on fast collaboration delivered by outstanding employees and quality assets.

Paul E. Rollin, Jr., Ph.D., Senior Principal – Global Hygiene, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company

Paul Rollin earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia and his Ph.D. in Polymer Science from The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Rollin began his career with E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. developing “Flashspun” nonwoven products in the Tyvek® Business. He later would transfer from Richmond, VA to Old Hickory, TN where he provided technical support to manufacturing, as well as led product development efforts for bi-component spunmelt fibers and fabrics.

For the past 11 years, Dr. Rollin has worked for ExxonMobil in Baytown, TX. In that time, his roles and responsibilities have included developing new products based on polyolefin resins, customer development and application development. In 2018, Dr. Rollin became the Global Nonwovens Team Lead at ExxonMobil. Dr. Rollin has several patents and has contributed to the nonwovens industry for more than 24 years.

About ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company

ExxonMobil Corporation and its affiliates have been contributing to the progression of Nonwovens for over 50 years. The Corporation currently supplies the Nonwovens Industry with differentiated products and application innovation through its ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, a division which includes one of the largest chemical companies in the world and holds leadership positions in some of the largest-volume and highest-growth commodity chemical products. www.exxonmobil.com

Mariagiovanna Ramini Vetere, Vice President Sustainability and Public Affairs, NatureWorks

As NatureWorks Vice President Sustainability and Public Affairs, Mariagiovanna represents the company in public and legislative affairs and oversees the sustainability activities. Her responsibilities include Government relations, product Circular Economy options, feedstock and biomass sustainability aspects, bioeconomy and interface with relevant industry associations and external stakeholders. Mariagiovanna manages an extensive network and relationships with Industry associations, Brand Owners associations and NGOs; she has practical experience in how the legislative process is implemented both in EU and USA. Mariagiovanna brings a strong background well suited to this space, having spent 10 years at Corepla, the Italian PRO for Plastics Packaging Collection, Recycling and Recovery, where she gained competence in EPR – Extended Producer Responsibility. Her previous experience is with consulting company KPMG where she was focused on Business Process Reengineering. Mariagiovanna holds master’s degrees in philosophy and in economics.

About NatureWorks

NatureWorks is an advanced materials company offering a broad portfolio of biopolymers and biochemicals made from renewable resources. With performance and economics that compete with oil-based materials, naturally advanced Ingeo™ biomaterials are valued for their unique functional properties and used in products from Packaging, fibers, coffee capsules and appliances to tea bags and 3D printing filament. NatureWorks is jointly owned by Thailand’s largest ASEAN leading integrated petrochemical and refining company, GC, and Cargill, which provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world.

Paul Wood, President, Ontex North America

Paul Wood joined the Executive Committee of Ontex in the new role of President North America, on April 1st, 2023. Paul brings a vast experience of general management and commercial leadership having worked for several large fast-moving consumer goods companies including Frito Lay, Heinz, Samsung and most recently as the Chief Commercial Officer for Church & Dwight. Paul has an intimate knowledge of the US marketplace including consumer trends, retailer insights and emerging go-to-market strategies, all of which are key to unlocking growth potential in North America. Paul received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and a master’s degree from Webster University. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

About Ontex

Ontex is a leading international developer and producer of hygienic products and solutions for retailers and healthcare, with expertise in baby care, feminine care and adult care. Ontex’s innovative products are distributed in around 100 countries through leading retailer brands, lifestyle brands and Ontex brands.

Employing some 5,500 people all over the world, Ontex has a presence in 12 countries, with its headquarters in Aalst, Belgium. Ontex is listed on Euronext Brussels and is part of the Bel Mid®. To keep up with the latest news, visit ontex.com or follow Ontex on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

INDA’s Executive Committee

Mark A. Thornton, Vice President, The Procter & Gamble Company – Chair

Mr. Mark A. Thornton received a Bachelor of Science in Pulp and Paper Science from North Carolina State University with the assistance of a Pulp and Paper merit scholarship, and an Executive MBA certificate from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management. Mr. Thornton’s career spans 27 years at Procter & Gamble with various leadership roles in Baby Care, living and working around the world in Germany (2 times), China, and Belgium. Mark has received several awards including the prestigious P&G Inspirational Leader Award, P&G CEO awards, USA and China patents, Keynote at many industry conferences such as Adhesive and Sealants, and Officer of EDANA Industry Association. He also served the community on the Board of Directors at Montgomery Nursery School, and Scoutmaster for Troop 943 in Beijing, China. Mark is married to Elizabeth (Sutton) Thornton, with two amazing sons Luke D. Thornton and Adam R. Thornton.

Mr. Mark A. Thornton currently holds the position of Vice President of North America and Latin America Baby Care Product and Consumer understanding, with a mission to continue building P&G’s long held reputation as a world leader of category growth driven by innovation. He is accelerating the way P&G delivers game-changing and sustainable products, packages, and services, leveraging collaborations with strong partners in our industry. Mark is excited to serve and advance the industry needs through INDA!

About Procter & Gamble

Barbara Lawless, VP of Sales and Marketing – Medical Products, Precision Fabrics Group, Inc. – Vice Chair

Ms. Lawless is the VP of Sales and Marketing – Medical Products for Precision Fabrics Group. She has been with PFG for over 29 years, beginning her career in product development. As the VP of Sales and Marketing – Medical Products, Ms. Lawless is responsible for sales, marketing and new product development for single-use nonwoven medical fabrics.

About Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.

Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., Senior Technical Director for Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation – Past Chair

Dr. Haynes received his B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. During his graduate studies Dr. Haynes specialized in the aerodynamics and polymer processing of the meltblowing process which was funded by Exxon Chemical Company. He taught full time in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering prior to joining Kimberly-Clark Corporation as a Research Scientist in 1992. While working at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Dr. Haynes has held various positions in research and engineering including an assignment at the Lexington Mill in North Carolina serving as the Technical Team Manager. Dr. Haynes has published several papers and has obtained 44 U.S. Patents and 16 Trade Secrets during his Kimberly-Clark career.

He currently holds the position of Senior Technical Director for Global Nonwovens. Prior to his current role he served as the Director of Research and Engineering in Global Nonwovens where his team was responsible for the front-end innovation portfolio and prototyping capabilities including the pilot facilities supporting Kimberly-Clark’s various businesses. Dr. Haynes has received several awards including the Kimberly-Clark Technical Excellence Award, the 2012 Rodney D. Chipp Memorial Award from the Society of Women Engineers, and most recently he received the 2017 INDA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award. He is also an Adjunct Professor at The University of Tennessee in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering. He serves on several Industrial Advisory Boards including Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology; Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Georgia; and the Nonwovens Institute at N.C. State University. He also serves on the Board of Directors as Secretary for Georgia FIRST which is a non-profit organization that supports STEM programs in Georgia.

About Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Mike Clark, Division President, Hollingsworth & Vose Company

Mike Clark is a Division President at Hollingsworth & Vose Company responsible for advanced filtration and energy solutions. He joined H&V in 2003 and has held leadership positions in the US and Germany. Prior to his current role, Mr. Clark served as the President of the Filtration Solutions Division. Before joining H&V, Mr. Clark was a strategy consultant working with Fortune 100 manufacturing companies. Mr. Clark is a current member of the World Filtration Institute advisory board. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

About Hollingsworth & Vose Company

H&V is a global manufacturer of advanced materials used in filtration, battery and industrial applications. H&V’s advanced materials contribute to a cleaner world through their use in products that provide clean air, clean liquids and energy storage. Family-owned for seven generations, the company is headquartered in East Walpole, Massachusetts. Learn more at www.hollingsworth-vose.com.

Paul Harmon, Chief Innovation and Marketing Officer, Magnera

Paul Harmon serves as the Chief Innovation and Marketing Officer at Magnera, reporting directly to the CEO. He leads the company’s global efforts in Innovation, Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability. Since joining Magnera in 2008—originally through PGI’s nonwoven business—Paul has advanced through a variety of roles spanning Marketing, Product Development, Strategy, and Commercial Leadership. Following PGI’s acquisition by Berry and the subsequent merger with Glatfelter that formed Magnera, Paul became a key member of the executive leadership team. He is deeply committed to sustainability and champions collaborative innovation with Magnera’s partners to drive meaningful impact.

About Magnera

Magnera Corporation (NYSE: MAGN) serves 1,000+ customers worldwide, offering a wide range of material solutions, including components for absorbent hygiene products, protective apparel, wipes, specialty building and construction products, and products serving the food and beverage industry. Operating across 46 global production facilities, Magnera is supported by over 9,000 employees.

Magnera’s purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the company has delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, we have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. The distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products brings customers more materials and choices. Magnera builds personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Jodi Russell, Vice President R&D, Cleaning, The Clorox Company

Jodi Russell has spent 28 years leading global innovation across multiple categories in the consumer-packaged goods industry. She began her career at P&G after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.S. Chemical Engineering, and has continued for over 23 years at Clorox creating consumer-winning products in Cleaning, Foods, Litter, Trash, Natural Personal Care and Water Filtration. Ms. Russell is an innovation leader, with a proven track record of driving profitable growth, with current R&D responsibility for >$2B product portfolio including the company’s flagship Clorox Bleach™ and Clorox Disinfecting Wipes™ businesses. Ms. Russell excels in setting vision for R&D that leads to breakthroughs and collaborating with industry partners to create leading edge technology for the Clorox global portfolio.

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Its trusted brands, which include Brita®, Burt’s Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr®, Pine-Sol® and Rainbow Light®, can be found in about nine of 10 U.S. homes and internationally with brands such as Ajudin®, Clorinda®, Chux® and Poett®. Headquartered in Oakland, California, since 1913, Clorox was one of the first U.S. companies to integrate ESG into its business reporting, with commitments in three areas: Healthy Lives, Clean World and Thriving Communities. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.

Jeff Stafford, Vice President of Nonwovens, Textile Division, Milliken & Company

Jeff Stafford leads a large and diverse North American business team, Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. In his current role, he manages Milliken’s automotive nonwoven, fire-retardant bedding, and other nonwoven markets with responsibilities for profit and loss and functional operations including sales, marketing, finance, and research and development.

Jeff has over 30 years of experience at Milliken, where he’s held leadership positions in manufacturing, continuous improvement, sales, and marketing. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Tennessee in Chemical Engineering

About Milliken & Company

Drawing on more than 155 years of award-winning research and development, the Textile Division of American-based Milliken & Company offers a diverse portfolio of technical textiles serving a broad range of global markets, including apparel, automotive and transportation, building and infrastructure, hospitality, industrial, military, specialty interiors, and protective workwear. Focused on enhancing the performance, heightening the protection, and advancing the sustainability of fabrics, Milliken manufactures superior solutions and develops leading innovations that add value to everyday life.