Stamford, Conn. — Henkel has appointed Marc Grannum as Senior Vice President of Commercial Development for its Consumer Brands business in North America. In this role, Grannum will lead the region’s sales organization, bringing international leadership experience and a strong background in commercial strategy to the company.
Grannum most recently held sales leadership positions at The Campbell’s Company, overseeing grocery and growth channel divisions. Earlier, he spent 13 years at Reckitt, where he worked across multiple international markets before relocating to the U.S. in 2016 to join its sales leadership team.
“With his broad international leadership experience and his deep expertise in Commercial Strategy and Sales across a variety of categories, Grannum is well-positioned to lead the Sales Organization for the Henkel Consumer Brands business in North America,” said Phil Schaffer, Corporate Senior Vice President, Henkel Consumer Brands, North America.
Grannum said he is eager to help drive growth: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Henkel Consumer Brands team in North America. I’m passionate about uniting cross-functional teams around a clear strategic vision, building strong customer partnerships, and driving operational excellence. I look forward to delivering sustainable growth and lasting value by fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.”
Henkel’s North America portfolio includes brands such as Persil, Purex, and all laundry detergents, Snuggle fabric softeners, Schwarzkopf hair care products, and Dial soaps. The company employs about 8,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, generating nearly $6.5 billion in sales in the region in 2024.
