Energizer Holdings, Inc. announced that its board of directors elected Patrick J. Moore, currently vice chairman of the board of directors, as independent chairman of the board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Moore succeeds J. Patrick Mulcahy, who served as company's independent chairman since July 2015. Mr. Mulcahy will continue to serve as a member of the board. Mr. Moore, 64, has served on Energizer's board of directors since July 2015, and served as chair of the board's audit committee. Mr. Moore is president and chief executive officer of PJM Advisors, LLC, a private equity investment and advisory firm. Prior to PJM, Mr. Moore served as chairman and chief executive officer of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, a leader in integrated containerboard and corrugated package products and paper recycling, from 2002 to 2011 upon its acquisition by RockTenn company. Mr. Moore currently serves on the board of directors of Archer Daniels Midland company.
Energizer Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a globally diversified household products provider, which includes batteries, auto care and portable lights. The Company is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of household and specialty batteries, automotive appearance, performance, refrigerant and freshener products, and portable lights. The Company offers household batteries, including primary, rechargeable, specialty and hearing aid using many technologies, including lithium, alkaline, carbon zinc, nickel metal hydride, zinc air and silver oxide. These products are sold globally under the Energizer, Eveready and Rayovac brands, including hearing aid batteries, and the Varta brand in Latin America and Asia Pacific. Its appearance and fragrance product categories include protectants, wipes, tire and wheel care products, and air fresheners. Its performance product categories include STP-branded fuel and oil additives, functional fluids and other performance chemical products.