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GOING FOR THE GREAT Q&A WITH JUAN GARIBALDI VP – GENERAL MANAGER LATIN AMERICA SOUTH & ANDEAN CLUSTER MINIRÉSUMÉ Joined Clorox: December 2003 Background: I started going to university while working in finance at an oil company. Before joining Clorox, I held sales and marketing positions at Molinos (the largest food company in Argentina), MasterCard and PepsiCo. Education: Bachelor’s degree in administration and Certified Public Accountant degree from Universidad Católica Argentina, master’s in business administration from Universidad del CEMA. Home town: Buenos Aires, Argentina INSIGHTS What’s the best advice you ever received from a mentor? I had a mentor who said to put myself in other people’s shoes every time I have to make hard decisions related to people. Working in a global business is all about understanding that people have different views because of different perspectives, and we can learn from everyone, every time. What is your favorite vacation spot? There is a lovely beach in Uruguay called Punta del Este where I get to spend time with my kids. We also have our favorite ranch outside of Buenos Aires where we disconnect from work and TV and connect with nature. What is your favorite quote? “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great,” by John Rockefeller. I believe in going the extra mile. To truly succeed is to put in more effort, always ask for more and never stop. REFLECTIONS How is the International Division working to grow sales to 25 percent of total company sales by 2013? We are continuing to focus on building consumer loyalty to our brands. We have strong share positions in our countries, and we need to continue having the right people and the right brands to maintain our lead. Innovation is key to growth, and we’re innovating across our portfolio. On the fragrance platform, for example, the launch of Poett® fraganza was a game changer. It added more usage occasions at home and anticipated the new trend of indulgence. On the Stop the Spread of Infection platform, we launched a holistic campaign that educated consumers and reinforced the benefits of bleach. We also introduced new products like specialty cleaners and wipes. What are the key priorities in the International Division right now? We are focusing on four key opportunities. First, building category development units (CDUs) for home care and bags & wraps. Second, globalizing the core four functions — Marketing, Sales, Product Supply and R&D. Third, implementing the multiyear Project Atlas. In Latin America South, we’re streamlining processes, cleaning up data and getting people to support testing and training so that we can access information that will help us make better business decisions faster. And fourth, we’re focusing on external growth opportunities that will develop the business. With these efforts, we hope to continue expanding our market leadership to more geographies and make everyday life better, every day, for people around the world. 12
Corporate Responsibility Ingredients Inside Program Expands To continue leading the industry in product ingredient transparency, we have expanded our online Ingredients Inside program. For the past two years, we have listed the active ingredients of our products. In February, we added the specific identity of preservatives and dyes, as well as our palette of fragrance ingredients, in all U.S. and Canadian cleaning, disinfecting and laundry products. We have also begun the ongoing process of adding a notice on all product labels that states: “A list of this product’s ingredients is available at www.CloroxCSR.com.” $1 Million Gift to Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland Clorox has donated $1 million to Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland to fund research for developing a vaccine against meningococcal disease, including meningitis and sepsis. This potentially deadly bacterial infection affects millions of children and young adults throughout the world. This gift establishes The Clorox Endowed Chair for Immunobiology & Vaccine Development. Funding this research aligns strategically with our global cause platform to safeguard family well-being and is intended to help find a means for eradicating this devastating bacterial infection. Central America Talks Sustainability The Central America team recently attended the Al Gore Costa Rica Sustainability Conference in San José, Costa Rica. The team presented Clorox’s recent accomplishments and commitments in corporate responsibility (CR) to an audience of more than 500 government, nongovernment and business attendees. The team also met Al Gore and attended a business leaders sustainability event hosted by Anne Andrew, U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica. “It was a great week for Clorox in Costa Rica,” said Rodolfo Artiles, general manager, Clorox Central America. “Our presentation, media interviews and participation in high-level sustainability events gave us the opportunity to demonstrate the strides we’ve made as a company and here in Central America.” CA’S CR BY THE NUMBERS • $200,000 investment in a water treatment facility at San José, Costa Rica, plant to reduce waste. • 2,800 trees planted in the Tuis River basin. • 84 percent reduction in water consumption through technological changes and operational practices at San José plant. • 60 percent reduction of materials sent to landfill since 2007 at San José plant. • 8 percent reduction in energy usage by improving processes and replacing old equipment at the San José plant. • For three years, the Poett® brand team has helped low-income women receive mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. • Zero water waste from production of bleach at our Cartago, Costa Rica, plant thanks to a closed water loop. From left to right, Clorox employees Rodolfo Artiles, Lorena Echeverría, Marilyn Pérez, Bill Morrissey, Beth Springer and Esteban González recently met (center) Al Gore, environmental activist and former vice president of the U.S., at an environmental conference in Costa Rica. 13
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