Jan Spencer

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Life Cycle Approaches Key to Canada's Competitivenes
The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy today released a new report that identifies the need for Life Cycle Approaches in environmental and economic decision-making by companies and government.
Clean mining association launched
A new industry association has been launched aimed at supporting and advocating technological advancements to make the mining industry cleaner and more environmentally responsible.

Jan Spencer

Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Procurement & Continuous Improvement, Kimberley-Clark Corp., USA

Jan Spencer is Senior Vice President of Continuous Improvement, Sourcing and Sustainability for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a position he's held since 2009.

Mr. Spencer joined Kimberly-Clark Professional in 1979 and his career led to a range of leadership roles, including Vice President, Research, Development & Engineering; Vice President, Wiper Business; Vice President, Operations, and Vice President, Engineering and Supply Chain. In 2006, he was promoted to President, Global Kimberly-Clark Professional.

Mr. Spencer has a degree from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. Born in 1955 in Germany, Mr. Spencer now lives in Roswell, Georgia, with his wife, Miriam. They have three children.