Pres, CEO
Richard A. Dierker (born circa 1980, age 45 as of 2025) is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a non-independent Director on the Board of Directors (including the Executive Committee) at Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD), effective April 2, 2025.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CHD/people/richard-dierker)[[3]](https://investor.churchdwight.com/Investors/news/news-details/2024/Church--Dwight-Announces-CEO-Transition/default.aspx)[[6]](https://churchdwight.com/company/management-directors.aspx) A 15-year veteran of the company, he previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Head of Business Operations (2022–2025), EVP and CFO (2016–2022), Vice President of Corporate Finance (2012–2016), and Operations Controller (2009–2012), contributing to strong financial performance including $6.1B net sales, Adjusted Diluted EPS of $3.47 (+9.5% YoY), and $1.16B cash from operations in 2024.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CHD/people/richard-dierker)[[3]](https://investor.churchdwight.com/Investors/news/news-details/2024/Church--Dwight-Announces-CEO-Transition/default.aspx) Earlier in his career, Dierker held senior financial management roles at Alpharma, Inc. (2008–2009) and finance and business development positions at Ingersoll-Rand Ltd. (pre-2008).[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CHD/people/richard-dierker)
Dierker holds an undergraduate degree from James Madison University and an MBA from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.[[2]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/RICHARD-DIERKER-A1LCTD/) Promoted internally after a comprehensive Board search, he is recognized for strategic thinking, execution skills, and partnership in advancing CHD's strategy, culture, and value creation through innovation and acquisitions.[[3]](https://investor.churchdwight.com/Investors/news/news-details/2024/Church--Dwight-Announces-CEO-Transition/default.aspx) His 2024 compensation included a base salary of $726,600 (rising to $1,075,000 as CEO), with governance balanced by an independent Board Chair effective September 2025.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CHD/people/richard-dierker)
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