Reckitt Benckiser About Reckitt Benckiser

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Tatiana Martin
Technology Sourcing Manager
Reckitt Benckiser

Our open innovation policy

RB’s success has been built on innovation and we are constantly looking to source interesting novel technologies from 3rd parties that either help us solve technical hurdles or provide potential opportunities for innovation in the health, hygiene or home consumer products sectors. We can engage with 3rd parties via a number of potential mechanisms:• Joint research contract to explore the technology/science further or to adapt it specifically to RB’s needs.• Consultancy contract to scope out a technology area• Outright purcha... view more

About Reckitt Benckiser

Year of formation: 1999 (Formed by Merger of Reckitt & Colman and Benckiser)

Ownership: Public

Exchange listing: London Stock Exchange

Stock Symbol: RB

Number of employees: Approx 32000

Annual turnover: Net revenue £9.45bn (year 2011)

Web link to annual report: http://www.rb.com/investors-media/investor-information

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) is a global consumer goods leader in health, hygiene and home.

With a purpose of delivering innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB is in the top 25 of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Since 2000 net revenues have more than doubled and the market cap has quadrupled.Today it is the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of its fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation. It’s health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by 19 global Powerbrands including Nurofen, Strepsils Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Lysol, Dettol, Clearasil, Veet, Harpic, Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Woolite,Calgon, Airwick, and French’s, and they account for 70% of net revenue growth.

RB people are at the heart of the company’s success. They have an intense drive for action and a desire to outperform wherever they focus, including in CSR where the company has achieved ahead of schedule a 20% reduction in its Carbon footprint and is one of Save the Children’s largest global partners.

The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in the UK, Singapore, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in almost 200 countries, The company employs about 32,000 people worldwide.

For more information visit www.rb.com

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