Zackery Hicks served as Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a multinational personal care corporation, from July 2022 through March 2026. At Kimberly-Clark, he led enterprise wide digital, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, pioneering the deployment of agentic AI capabilities to move beyond traditional automation toward autonomous, decision supporting systems embedded in core business processes, AI governance, and large-scale capital investments. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer of Toyota Motors North America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, a multinational automotive manufacturer, from April 2018 to July 2022, and held roles of increasing responsibility with Toyota since 1996. While at Toyota Motor Corporation, Mr. Hicks led Toyota s transition from a traditional automotive manufacturer to a mobility and services company and oversaw the development of connected vehicle and software platforms that established significant new recurring revenue streams and enhanced enterprise value. He is also the founder and former CEO of Toyota Connected North America through July 2022, where he created and scaled a profitable global data and AI platform that enabled recurring, data-based revenue streams, establishing the global data strategy and successfully commercializing mobility services for millions of customers worldwide. Mr. Hicks earned a bachelor s degree in business management from Pepperdine University and an MBA from the University of California at Irvine. Mr. Hicks brings over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and digital driven value creation to the Board, with a proven track record of scaling multi-billion-dollar digital platforms and aligning technology investments with shareholder value and margin expansion. He provides the Board with critical expertise in AI oversight and governance, specifically in the deployment of agentic AI systems within complex, regulated global environments. His background in cybersecurity, data privacy and technology risk management supports the Board s oversight of resilient technology environments and operations. Additionally, Mr. Hicks contributes meaningful experience in capital allocation, strategic planning, and international organizations to the Board.