Benno Dorer Bio | Wiki
Benno Dorer ( Full Name: Benno O. Dorer) is a popular German businessperson who was an Interim President and CEO of VF Corporation from December 2022 to July 2023. He also served on the board of VF Corporation. He became CEO of Clorox on November 20, 2014, replacing Donald Knauss. While CEO, Benno also became the Clorox chairman on August 15, 2016. As of 2016, Benno reportedly owned approximately 27,000 Clorox shares then worth US $3.4 million, and his annual compensation that year amounted to $8.9 million.
Benno remained CEO as of 2017, stating to media outlets that Clorox was continuing to focus on services such as online grocery shopping and e-commerce. Benno started his career with Procter & Gamble, in 1990, then held a series of senior positions at Clorox, starting in 2005, then becoming CEO in 2014. An original signatory to the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge; he was the highest-rated CEO in the United States in the Glassdoor 2017 Employees’ Choice Awards. He worked on the board of directors of the VF Corporation and was vice-chair of the Grocery Manufacturers Association.
Benno Dorer Age
Benno was born in 1964 in Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Germany. He is 59 years old.
Benno Dorer Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Benno stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in ( Approx. 1.75m ).
Benno Dorer Family
He was born in Furtwangen im Schwarzwald. Benno holds German nationality. Growing up in the Black Forest of Germany, Benno sawed wood until the age of 14, and also served for the Siedle company, during holidays. He is multilingual.
Benno Dorer Wife
Benno was previously married to his wife Angelo Dorer. However, Benno separated from his wife in 2014. The reason behind their separation is not known.
Benno Dorer Education
He graduated from the Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium in Furtwagenving to Freiburg, where Benno earned a degree in economics from the University of Freiburg, in 1986. Later on, Benno earned a graduate degree in business administration from Saarland University, in 1990.
VF Corporation Benno Dorer
He was the Interim President & CEO of VF Corporation from December 2022 to July 2023 and as VF’s Lead Independent Director from 2021 until 2022 following joining the VF Board in 2017. Benno is a member of the Board of Directors of Origin Materials, Inc. Before, he served as Executive Chair of the Board of The Clorox Company from September 2020 to February 2021, Chief Executive Officer of Clorox from November 2014 to September 2020, and Chairman of the Board of Clorox from August 2016 to September 2020.
The Clorox Company Benno Dorer
Benno worked as Executive Chair of the Board of The Clorox Company from September 2020 until February 2021, Chief Executive Officer of Clorox from November 2014 until September 2020 and Chairman of the Board of Clorox from August 2016 until September 2020. Before his role as CEO, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Clorox from January 2013 until November 2014, and in various Senior Vice President and General Manager roles before that. Before joining Clorox in 2005, Benno worked for The Procter & Gamble Company in various marketing and sales roles in the U.S. and Europe since 1990.
Benno Dorer House
He owns a house in the Northern California Bay Area where he has lives since 2005.
Benno Dorer Salary
He earned a satisfying amount from his work as a former Interim President and CEO of VF Corporation. Benn’s average salary is $285,197 per year.
Benno Dorer Net Worth
Benno gets his wealth from his work as a former Interim President and CEO of VF Corporation. Therefore, Benno has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Benno’s net worth is $25 million.
How Old Is Benno Dorer
Benno is a 59-year-old who was born in 1964 in Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Germany.
How Tall Is Benno Dorer
Benno is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in ( Approx. 1.75m ).
Who Is Benno Dorer
He is a businessperson who has worked as the Interim President & CEO of VF Corporation from December 2022 until July 2023 and as VF’s Lead Independent Director from 2021-2022 after joining the VF Board in 2017. Benno was also the CEO and Chair of Clorox since November 2014 and August 2016, respectively. He joined the VF Board in 2017 and has worked as the Lead Independent Director since 2021.