Robert E. Abernathy, 59, was elected Executive Vice President in November 2013. He is responsible for overseeing activities
related to the potential spin-off of our health care business and will become the chief executive officer of the new health care
company if the spin-off is ultimately completed. Mr. Abernathy joined Kimberly-Clark in 1982. His past responsibilities at
Kimberly-Clark have included leading our European restructuring, driving continuous improvement processes throughout our
businesses and functions and overseeing our businesses in Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as
operations and major project management in North America. He was appointed Vice President - North American Diaper Operations