Benno serves on the board of directors of the Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation in Oakland, Calif. Chabot Space & Science Center’s mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages to learn about the science of our planet and the universe. Its observatory, planetarium, hands–on exhibits and natural park setting provide a rich learning environment for teachers, students and the public.
Benno Dorer was promoted to senior vice president – general manager, Cleaning Division in June 2009, and was appointed to the company's executive committee in February 2009. Dorer, who previously held the title of vice president - general manager, Cleaning Division since 2007, is responsible for U.S. retail for Laundry (including Clorox® bleach, Clorox 2®) and Home Care (including Clorox® disinfecting wipes, Pine-Sol® cleaners, Formula 409® and Tilex® cleaners and other home care products), as well as the Brita® and Green Works® businesses.
In March 2007, Dorer was named vice president – general manager, Household Division. In that role he was responsible for the U.S. retail Fresh Step® and Scoop Away® cat litter brands and the Glad® and GladWare® brands.
Dorer joined Clorox in 2005 as vice president – general manager, Glad® Products. Prior to that role, he worked as a Procter & Gamble employee leading the marketing organization for the Glad® Products joint venture since its inception.
Dorer worked for 14 years at Procter & Gamble, where he held marketing positions across a range of categories, including laundry, home care, beauty care and paper products, in the United States and worldwide.
He serves on the board of directors of the Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation in Oakland, Calif.
Dorer holds a degree in economics from University of Freiburg in Germany and a graduate degree in business administration (Diplom-Kaufmann) from University of Saarbruecken, also in Germany. A German native, Dorer is multilingual and has lived in Germany, Scandinavia and Belgium.
Benno Dorer is senior vice president – general manager, Cleaning Division (Home Care and Laundry businesses), leading all U.S. retail for Laundry (including Clorox® bleach, Clorox 2®) and Home Care (including Clorox® disinfecting wipes, Pine-Sol® cleaners, Green Works® natural cleaners, Formula 409® and Tilex® cleaners and other home care products). Benno also oversees the Brita business.