OAKLAND, Calif., April 19, 2004 — The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) (PSE: CLX) today
announced that Jacqueline P. Kane has joined the company as vice president - human resources.
Kane, 52, will oversee all aspects of human resources for the company worldwide. She reports
to President and CEO Jerry Johnston, has been elected an officer by Clorox's board of
directors, and is a member of the company's management executive committee.
"Jackie is a seasoned professional and brings a diverse background and deep understanding
of human resources to Clorox," said Johnston. "Her track record and ability to lead and
execute compelling people strategies will be essential as we continue to build the capability
of the Clorox organization. Jackie is a great addition to our team."
Kane brings more than 25 years of human resources experience to Clorox. Most recently, as
vice president of executive leadership and human resources for corporate functions at
Hewlett-Packard (HP), she was responsible for assessing and developing HP's most senior
leaders and delivering human resource services and support to the company's corporate functions.
Prior to that, Kane led the organization design and strategic change management for the HP-Compaq
integration. In addition to her HP experience, Kane spent 22 years in human resources within the
financial services industry. She began her career in Chicago with Continental Bank, which was
later acquired by Bank of America. At Bank of America, she rose to the position of senior vice
president - human resources for the Global Capital Raising and Global Capital Markets Group.
The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal
year 2002 revenues of $4.1 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers' most trusted and recognized
brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Armor All® and STP®
auto care products, Fresh Step® and Scoop Away® cat litters, Kingsford® charcoal
briquets, Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces, and Glad® bags,
wraps and containers. With 9,500 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in 25
countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company
Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $51 million to nonprofit organizations,
schools and colleges; and in 2001-2002 made product donations valued at nearly $5 million. For
more information about Clorox, visit the company's Web site at www.thecloroxcompany.com.
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