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John Carmichael

President, North America, Kimberly-clark

Search every verified John Carmichael interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a November 2025 podcast appearance, John Carmichael, President of North America at Kimberly-Clark, discussed his leadership philosophy and career. He described his "brand essence" as "adventure" and emphasized the importance of helping people recognize their capabilities and "get out of your own way." Carmichael spoke about the concept of "invisible no's"—self-generated boundaries and barriers that people create in large organizations—and expressed a desire to develop a culture that breaks those barriers or prevents them from forming. He likened his long-term impact to "planting oak tree seeds" that he may never see fully grow.

Recent appearances

  • The Leadership Mindset Behind the World’s Top Brands with John Carmichael

    November 10, 2025 · 📺 DoorTwo

    What does it take to lead some of the world’s most recognizable brands? In this episode, Shaun Dyke sits down with John Carmichael, President of Kimberly-Clark North America and former CEO of Nestlé Canada, to explore the mindset behind leadership at the highest level. John shares lessons from three decades leading billion-dollar businesses across Nestlé, and now at Kimberly-Clark. These lessons include how to drive growth, navigate change, and build culture rooted in clarity, courage, and trust. They also discuss how great leaders think, how they make tough calls, and what separates those…

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