Kimberly-Clark bags Catalyst Award for empowering women

"We're still making progress, but today we have a better understanding of our current state, how people move through our organization, where the issues are and how change can occur."

"This year we celebrate two unique initiatives in two very different industries," said Deborah Gillis, President and CEO, Catalyst. "What they have in common is a commitment to making the advancement of women part of company culture, be it in engineering or consumer products.

"With a strong focus on strengthening pipelines of talented women, these Award-winning initiatives prove that having a diverse workforce benefits all and has a transformational impact on business, communities, and lives."

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Corp. and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world's population trust K-C's brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries.

About Catalyst

Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit organization expanding opportunities for women and business. With offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, India and Australia, and more than 700 members, Catalyst is the trusted resource for research, information and advice about women at work. Catalyst annually honors exemplary organizational initiatives that promote women's advancement with the Catalyst Award.

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