Energizer adds former Clorox finance chief to board of directors

ST. LOUIS — Former Clorox EVP and CFO Daniel Heinrich has been added to Energizer's board of directors, the company announced.

Heinrich, whose term of office expires at Energizer's 2013 annual meeting of stockholders, brings more than 34 years of experience to the role. He also has been appointed to the nominating and executive compensation committee. With the addition of Heinrich, Energizer's board now consists of 10 directors, nine of whom meet the standards of the New York Stock Exchange for independence.

"We are pleased to welcome an executive of Dan's caliber to the Energizer board," said J. Patrick Mulcahy, chairman of the board of directors at Energizer. "During his distinguished career, Dan has worked in senior leadership roles in the consumer products and financial services industries and brings to Energizer unmatched expertise in finance, accounting and strategy development and execution. We look forward to benefiting from his perspective and experience as we continue to position Energizer for future success and to deliver value to our shareholders."