Carnegie Mellon University

Michael D. Hsu (BS ’86)

michael-hsu-square.pngMichael Hsu is chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark Corp, one of the world’s leading consumer product companies with over a 150-year legacy with sales in more than 175 countries. Hsu has been with the company since 2012 and previously served as president and chief operating officer.

Hsu held prior executive leadership roles at Kraft Foods and additionally spent six years with H.J. Heinz. He began his career in consumer products as a consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, reaching partner in the consumer products area.

Hsu earned his undergraduate business degree from the Tepper School of Business and later received an MBA from the University of Chicago. He currently serves on the Tepper Business Board of Advisors.

“Carnegie Mellon taught me how to think with rigor. The professors challenged me to solve tough problems by applying logic and disciplined analytics.”