Rod Little is President and Chief Executive Officer of Edgewell Personal Care.

As CEO, Rod is leading Edgewell’s journey of transformation as it becomes a more agile and modern consumer products company. Rod has focused on strengthening the value-proposition of the company’s core brands, investing in innovation and technology, reshaping the company’s management team, and refining the strategic direction of the company. In addition to reshaping the business, he unveiled a cultural transformation in 2020. This new culture effectively re-launched Edgewell as a purpose-led, people-first company that infuses joy in all its innovation and operations.

Before being named CEO in March 2019, Rod served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, he led the company’s finance organization, oversaw the IT organization, and collaborated with senior and functional leadership to analyze the business and develop focused strategic and operating plans that drove revenue, margin, and market share. Additionally, he was instrumental in the launch and implementation of Edgewell’s Project Fuel initiative to drive growth.

Rod has more than 20 years of global experience in consumer goods organizations, significant public company experience, and a strong track record of driving results. Prior to Edgewell, Rod served as CFO with HSN, Inc. where he accelerated growth and margin expansion of a highly profitable business. There, he was responsible for all financial functions, including strategy development and financial planning, and led all corporate, public company governance functions.

Earlier in his career, Rod was Executive Vice President and CFO of Elizabeth Arden. Before that, he spent 16 years at Procter & Gamble gaining a broad, global perspective and valuable consumer insights across a wide product portfolio. He held various leadership positions throughout his tenure including Division CFO Global Salon Professional, Associate Finance Director North America Salon Professional, and Associate Director Corporate Acquisitions & Divestitures, among other management positions.

Rod served in the United States Air Force for five years. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management from the United States Air Force Academy.

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Francesca Weissman is the Chief Financial Officer at Edgewell Personal Care. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance including controllership and accounting, investor relations, internal audit, tax, and treasury. Additionally, Fran is responsible for overseeing the company’s planning, strategy and financial planning and analysis platforms to develop strategic and operational plans that both enhance business performance and bolster the company’s competitive position in the market. She also interacts closely with analysts and shareholders to clearly articulate Edgewell’s unique value proposition.

Francesca joined Edgewell in 2019 and has over 25 years of broad experience across all aspects of finance, accounting, M&A and corporate strategy. She brings to the team an ability to navigate the intricate intersection of strategy, data-driven insights and accountability that has yielded tangible improvements in both operational efficiency and financial performance.

Prior to Edgewell, she held key leadership roles in other notable organizations. Most recently, she served as the Chief Financial Officer of Party City Retail Group, as well as Senior Vice President of Finance and Strategy at Ahold USA and Chief Financial Officer of Stop & Shop. Earlier in her professional journey, Fran served in various executive finance positions at Heineken USA, accumulating over 12 years of invaluable experience in the industry. She started her career with Ernst & Young, laying the foundation for her multifaceted journey in finance and business strategy.

Francesca earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

LaTanya Langley serves as the Chief People and Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Edgewell Personal Care, where she leads the Human Resources and Legal functions. In this capacity, she leads a strategic agenda that supports the company’s global employees by driving growth, building and developing capabilities, leading through change, nurturing culture, and delivering innovative people solutions. As the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, she is responsible for overseeing the company’s litigation and disputes, intellectual property, contracting, compliance program, and providing legal counsel relating to all regulatory, sales and marketing.

LaTanya has a proven track record as a dynamic team leader and brings more than 20 years of experience and considerable depth in global consumer goods to Edgewell. Most recently, she served as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Compliance Officer of BIC® Corp. In that role, she led a team with global responsibility for legal strategy and execution, in addition to global transactions including complex litigation management, human resources/employee relations, crisis management, commercial transactions, compliance and corporate governance.

Prior to this, she held positions of increasing responsibility within the legal function at BIC®, both in the United States and internationally. Before joining BIC® in 2015, LaTanya held several legal positions at Diageo PLC, a global leader in beverage alcohol, including General Counsel, Guinness Breweries, and Director and Senior Counsel of Diageo North America. She began her career in private practice as an associate at Paul Hastings LLP, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Shipman & Goodwin LLP, specializing in corporate law and business finance and restructuring.

LaTanya earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science and Doctor of Laws from Trinity College, where she serves on the Board of Trustees, and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she currently serves as an adjunct professor.

Jessica Spence is the President of Edgewell Personal Care’s North America business. She joined the Company in 2024 and brings over two decades of Marketing, Sales, Advertising, eCommerce and Operational experience to Edgewell.

In her role, she is responsible for leading Edgewell’s North America commercial business, spanning numerous product categories. Her leadership plays a key role in the ongoing growth and transformation of the business.

Before joining the Edgewell team, she most recently served as the President of North America at Beam Suntory where she strengthened their business model, increased operational agility and drove performance which resulted in meaningful revenue growth. Prior to that, Jessica served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer at Carlsberg Group where she led global Marketing, Sales, Digital, Insights and R&D functions. Before that she served as VP Commercial for Carlsberg in Asia.

Earlier in her career, she held several leadership positions at global brewing company, SABMiller as the Vice President of Marketing, SABMiller Poland, Marketing Director, SABMiller Slovakia, Marketing Manager, SABMiller Russia and International Development Manager, SABMiller Global. She began her career at leading advertising agencies, focused on the personal care category.

Jessica earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Philosophy from Cambridge University as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from INSEAD and a Post Graduate Diploma from London School of Economics.

Paul Hibbert is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Edgewell Personal Care. In this capacity, he motivates and leads our global Supply Chain and Operations teams, while collaborating with business partners, suppliers, customers, and third-parties to drive value through improvements in productivity and service.

Paul has more than 25 years of in all aspects of manufacturing, distribution, transportation, customer service, procurement and sales and operations planning. Since joining Edgewell in 2018, Paul has spent his time successfully leading the Global Supply Chain through Project Fuel, focused on driving efficiency into the Organization while aligning operational capabilities with customer needs. This includes regionalizing operations, implementing low-cost automation, network and sourcing optimization, and driving best practices. As an executive sponsor of Edgewell’s Sustainability program, he managed a team through the development of a new sustainability strategy with bold targets to achieve through 2030.

Prior to joining Edgewell, Paul served as the Executive Vice President of Supply Chain for Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., a division of Clean Harbors, in Dallas, Texas, where he was responsible for developing and implementing the strategy to successfully launch the new “Kleen Performance Products” CPG business unit.

Earlier in his career, he has held various roles of increasing responsibility such as Senior Vice President Supply Chain at Central Garden and Pet Company and Supply Chain Vice President – Home and Garden Division at Spectrum Brands, Inc.

Lauren Medina is the Chief of Staff and Communications at Edgewell Personal Care and has been leading the company’s Corporate Communications function since its inception in 2015.

Lauren oversees Edgewell’s full scope of global internal and external communications activities to drive strategy, reinforce company culture, increase employee engagement, and heighten corporate brand recognition. She also supports executive leadership and cross-functional business partners to provide strategic communications counsel and planning expertise to support crisis communications, change management, sustainability, and Inclusion and Belonging.

During her tenure at Edgewell, Lauren has successfully grown and modernized the Communications function to serve as a strategic partner in support of the company’s global functions and regions. She plays an integral role in the company’s cultural transformation and pivoted the corporate global approach upon the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 – ensuring a diverse workforce of remote, hybrid, and in-person teams remained informed, engaged, and productive.

Prior to Edgewell, Lauren served as Public Relations Manager at Cengage Group, a global leader in education resources and technology, where she was responsible for media relations for individual brands and strategic corporate campaigns. Before that, she held positions at Cengage with increasing scope and responsibility across corporate communications and public relations. She started her career at Rubenstein Public Relations, a boutique PR firm in New York City.

Lauren earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from East Carolina University.

Hideo Goto serves as the Senior Vice President of North Asia and President of Schick Japan. Hideo joined Edgewell in 2022 and successfully turned around the business in Japan transforming Schick Japan from a single-track shaving business, into an expanded beauty and grooming company. He achieved the highest sales and employee engagement in Japan’s history and in 2025 and then expanded his responsibility to lead North Asia region.

With more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, he has a strong track record of driving results. With experience in all beauty categories—skincare, makeup, hair care, hair color, fragrances, and shaving—as well as channels—mass B2C, professional B2B2C, luxury, and e-commerce, Hideo carries a rich history in the space.

Prior to Edgewell, Hideo started his career at Johnson & Johnson in sales and marketing. In 2005, Hideo joined L’Oréal where he spent 11 years scaling their growth and transforming much of their business. He held various leadership positions throughout his tenure, including General Manager in Japan and Taiwan. In 2017, Hideo joined Henkel Beauty Care and worked to accelerate its growth in Japan and South Korea as Country General Manager.

Hideo earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Thunderbird School of Global Management in 2003 in the U.S., and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Meiji University in 1996. Hideo is also a published author of the book, “Turn Around Schick Japan, The recipe to transform a company” (Gentosha/2025).

Gretel Lanner Rodriguez serves as the Senior Vice President for Latin America at Edgewell. As a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in global consumer goods, Gretel leads cross-functional teams across brand development, product innovation, commercial: sales, business intelligence, customer marketing and operations. She is focused on driving sustainable growth and strengthening the region’s long-term competitiveness while ensuring all business functions work together to deliver solid and sustainable financial goals.

Her leadership has been instrumental in guiding the LATAM organization through major strategic transitions, including corporate changes, structural optimization and commercial reinvention. Gretel fosters a high-performance culture anchored in agility, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring alignment with Edgewell’s purpose and strategic priorities.

With a strong track record in business transformation, Gretel combines expertise in marketing strategy, consumer-centric approaches, and advertising management to deliver integrated business development models that align brand equity with commercial performance. She has successfully shaped strategies that accelerate growth while building multicultural teams across diverse markets.

Gretel holds a degree in Economics and has completed executive programs in leadership, strategy, and organizational transformation. She has also contributed to the industry as a thought leader, serving as a jury member at prestigious events such as the Cannes Lions Festival and Effie LATAM Awards.

 

Tony Lorman is the Senior Vice President for EMEIA Pacific at Edgewell Personal Care, overseeing markets across Europe, the Middle East, Indonesia, Africa, and the Pacific. In this role, he leads the transformation of Edgewell’s business across more than 50 markets, driving sustainable growth and fostering a culture where innovation, inclusion, and responsible leadership thrive.

With over 25 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, Tony has built a reputation for leading high-performing teams and delivering lasting growth across diverse regions and categories. He began his career in manufacturing, leading a production facility, an experience that shaped his belief in the power of collaboration and inspired his enduring focus on developing strong, empowered teams.

Before joining Edgewell, Tony held senior commercial and general management roles at PepsiCo, Mars and Danone, where he drove business transformation, accelerated growth, and strengthened organizational capability across Europe and beyond.

Tony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Production, Development and Retailing from Bournemouth University and has completed executive management programs at INSEAD and IMD.

Beyond his corporate role, Tony is passionate about making a positive impact in society. He serves as a Board Trustee for several charities, supporting organizations dedicated to growth, inclusion, and meaningful change in their communities.

Caroline is the Global Vice President, Innovation Transformation at Edgewell. In her role, she leads the transformation of innovation through front-end development, insight integration and disruptive technology scouting through collaborating with business partners, R&D and suppliers.

Caroline has over 20 years of leadership experience driving brand growth, transformation and market expansion across international markets. Most recently, she drove brand strategies across international markets, scaled Bulldog Skincare post its acquisition by Edgewell and has expanded it into new categories and markets, whilst strengthening its sustainability credentials.

Earlier in her career she has held various marketing roles at Sara Lee in France where she managed key personal care and household brands. Caroline earned a Master’s degree in Business from ESCEM, France.