Pamela Gill-Alabaster, Kenvue’s global head of ESG and sustainability, has announced her departure in June 2025. Gill-Alabaster, who established the company’s sustainability strategy following its split from Johnson & Johnson, shared her decision to “enjoy a bit of life” before considering her next role. In response, Kenvue will integrate the sustainability function into its R&D and operations division.
Jennifer Duran, previously vice president of product resilience and sustainability, will now lead the sustainability efforts. Duran brings experience from Reckitt, where she led product sustainability strategy and chaired its ingredients steering committee.
Kenvue Integrates Sustainability into Core Operations to Drive Innovation and Measurable Progress
With this transition, Kenvue aims to embed sustainability more deeply into its core product design and production processes. According to a company spokesperson, this integration signifies a more holistic approach to environmental responsibility.
By placing sustainability within R&D and operations, Kenvue plans to strengthen alignment between innovation, manufacturing, and ESG principles. This strategic shift highlights the company’s intent to evolve its sustainability model from a standalone function to an operational imperative.
Pamela Gill-Alabaster Departs Kenvue as Sustainability Leadership Shifts Into Core R&D and Operations
During her tenure, Gill-Alabaster led Kenvue through significant milestones, including the validation of science-based targets for emission reductions and the publication of its first sustainability report. She was instrumental in developing sustainable sourcing policies and rolling out refillable packaging formats.
While Kenvue has yet to commit to a net-zero goal, it has pledged to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 and push major suppliers to adopt emission-reduction targets, showcasing its emphasis on measurable short-term action.
A Lasting Legacy of Purpose, Leadership, and Strategic Guidance in Corporate Sustainability Roles
Gill-Alabaster’s career spans over four decades in corporate responsibility roles at major beauty and consumer brands like Revlon, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal. She also played a significant academic role by teaching ESG strategy at Columbia University.
Her leadership was recognized with a Women in Sustainability Leadership award in 2022. As she steps away from Kenvue, she expressed a desire to return to work at the intersection of brand, purpose, and impact, seeking to influence both consumer behavior and industry standards through value-driven initiatives.
Reflecting on the future of sustainability in business, Gill-Alabaster offered guidance shaped by her extensive experience. She stressed the need to stay focused on material issues that are most relevant to both the business and its stakeholders.
As parting advice, she encouraged the use of data as a strategic asset and underscored the importance of clarity, focus, and perseverance in a rapidly changing ESG environment. Looking ahead with optimism toward the next phase of her career, Gill-Alabaster leaves behind a solid foundation for sustainability at Kenvue and a forward-looking message for ESG professionals committed to driving meaningful progress.
