About
Jorge S. Mesquita was initially elected to the Board in February 2021. Mr. Mesquita was formerly Chief Executive Officer of BlueTriton Brands, from July 2021 until March 2022. In this role Mr. Mesquita led the company’s initiatives to expand market leadership, advance commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship and to realize the potential of the company’s portfolio of water brands.
Prior to joining BlueTriton Brands, Mr. Mesquita was formerly the Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, Consumer of Johnson & Johnson (J&J), from December 2014 until February 2019, where he was responsible for increasing competition within J&J’s consumer business through a comprehensive transformational strategy. In this role, Mr. Mesquita served on J&J’s Executive Committee and led the Consumer Group Operating Committee. Prior to that, Mr. Mesquita was employed by The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), where he held various marketing and leadership positions for 29 years from 1984 to 2013. During his tenure at P&G, Mr. Mesquita served as Group President – New Business Creation and Innovation from March 2012 until June 2013, Group President – Special Assignment from January 2012 until March 2012, Group President, Global Fabric Care from 2007 to 2011 and President, Global Home Care from 2001 to 2007, also serving as President of Commercial Products and President of P&G Professional from 2006 to 2007. Mr. Mesquita currently serves on the Board of Directors of Mondelez International, Inc.
The Board believes that Mr. Mesquita’s proven experience in leading business units for significant global, consumer-oriented companies provides a valuable perspective to Humana’s Board and further contribute to its strategic composition. Mr. Mesquita’s forward-thinking, transformational mindset and strong track record of building and marketing global brands, developing consumer insight-driven innovation capabilities, and driving strong, profitable growth will be essential as the Company continues to create seamless consumer experiences and help its members achieve their best health.
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| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Inc. | Capital investment | Member | 01/02/2021 | |
| Humana Inc. | Board | Member | 01/02/2021 | |
| Mondelez International | Board | Member | 15/03/2012 | |
| Mondelez International | Audit | Member | 15/03/2012 | |
| Mondelez International | Industry Specific | Member | 15/03/2012 |