Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has announced the appointment of Filippo Catalano, effective 1 April 2021, as new its Chief Information and Digitisation Officer. He will be responsible for driving the group’s information technology and digitisation transformation.
RB stated that Catalano has extensive leadership experience in defining and shaping the IT, digital portfolios and technology-enabled new business models across leading consumer goods organisations. Most recently, he was SVP Chief Information Officer at Nestlé where, as the leader of the entire IT function for the company globally, he led the modernisation of technology platforms, data processes, digital capabilities and tech skills.
He previously worked at Procter & Gamble across geographies, categories and IT disciplines, leading the Digital Transformation in key brands and corporate initiatives.
Laxman Narasimhan, RB’s Chief Executive, commented: “I am pleased to be able to welcome Filippo to RB. Building and maintaining a competitive, leading-edge IT and Digital capabilities are key to being successful and agile.
“Developments over the last decade and now – whether it’s the growth of e-Commerce, the power of data analytics, social media pervasiveness or more recently the need to remain connected virtually – all further highlight that the IT and Digital Function is the backbone and engine of growth of RB. Additionally, technology underpins our ability to create new businesses and new business models for our increasingly digital consumer.”
