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Nicandro Durante

Reckitt · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-09

Nicandro Durante is the CEO of Reckitt (RB.). Durante is based in the United Kingdom. Durante was born in 1956 in São Paulo and educated at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.

Nicandro Durante is a Brazilian business executive who served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of British American Tobacco (BAT), the world's largest tobacco company by sales, from 2011 to 2019. In September 2022 he was appointed as temporary CEO of Reckitt Benckiser.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Nicandro Durante's appointment as CEO of Reckitt, replacing Laxman Narasimhan. The headlines indicate this is a leadership transition at the consumer goods company, which produces brands including Veet, Durex, and other household products.

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Born
September 13, 1956 · São Paulo
Citizenship
Brazil
Education
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo

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Nicandro Durante: FAQ

What company does Nicandro Durante lead?
Nicandro Durante is CEO of Reckitt.
Where was Nicandro Durante educated?
Nicandro Durante studied at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.