Church & Dwight Co., Inc. filed a Form 8-K on October 29, 2026, disclosing that its Board of Directors elected Jonathon J. Nudi as an independent director, effective January 1, 2027, following a board vote taken on October 27, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New independent director: Jonathon J. Nudi was elected to serve on the Church & Dwight Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2027.
  • Board expansion: Upon Mr. Nudi's election, the size of the Board will increase to 12 members, according to the filing.
  • Committee assignments: Mr. Nudi has been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and the Compensation & Human Capital Committee.
  • Current role: Mr. Nudi is President and CEO of Masco Corporation, a role he has held since July 2025, and has served on Masco's board since June 2023.
  • Prior experience: Before joining Masco, Mr. Nudi spent over 30 years at General Mills, Inc., most recently as Group President, Pet, International and North America Foodservice.
  • No special arrangements: The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Nudi and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected, and no reportable related party transactions.

Jonathon Nudi's Election and Role at Church & Dwight

According to the filing, the Board of Directors of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) voted on October 27, 2026, to elect Jonathon J. Nudi as an independent director. His service will begin January 1, 2027, at which point the filing states the Board's size will increase to 12 members. The company reported that he will join both the Audit Committee and the Compensation & Human Capital Committee upon becoming a director.

The filing describes Mr. Nudi as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Masco Corporation, which it characterizes as "a global manufacturer and distributor of branded home improvement and building products." He has held that role since July 2025 and has served on Masco's board of directors since June 2023. Prior to Masco, the filing notes that Mr. Nudi spent over 30 years at General Mills, Inc., holding leadership positions in the United States and Europe. His most recent General Mills title was Group President, Pet, International and North America Foodservice, preceded by the role of Group President, North America Retail.

Regarding compensation, the filing states that Mr. Nudi "will be compensated in accordance with the Company's standard compensation policies and practices for its non-employee directors," as described in the company's Definitive Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC. The filing further confirms that there are no reportable related party transactions involving Mr. Nudi under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What Was Disclosed

Church & Dwight disclosed the election of Jonathon J. Nudi as an independent director effective January 1, 2027, his assignment to two board committees, his professional background, and the absence of any special selection arrangements or reportable related party transactions.