Kenvue's CEO and board member, Thibaut Mongon, has stepped down, and Kirk Perry has been named as interim chief executive.
The company, spun off from Johnson & Johnson in 2023, is facing pressure from activist investors to improve performance, especially in its skin-health and beauty unit.
The board is conducting a strategic review to explore various alternatives, including simplifying the company's portfolio and operations.
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles is assisting in the search for the company's next CEO, with the company set to report its second-quarter financial results on August 7.