Robert E Abernathy

In this position, Mr. Abernathy leads the company's personal care and consumer tissue businesses in North America and Europe, home to some of the most recognized and trusted brands, including Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, Andrex and Scott. He is also responsible for the corporation's North Atlantic customer development and supply chain organizations as well as K-C’s Global Nonwovens business. Prior to being named to his current position, Mr. Abernathy served as Group President of Developing & Emerging Markets, leading the company's businesses in Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa to ensure that the company's resources are focused on the best growth opportunities in these regions, including value-tier diapers, light-end incontinence and Health Care products. Mr. Abernathy was born in San Marcos, Texas, in 1954. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Alabama and a master's degree from the Institute of Paper Chemistry.