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Yet Mr. Becht, who will be replaced by executive vice-president of global category development Rakesh Kapoor , said concerns about the speed of management change at the company were overdone.

Reckitt: No U.S. Recovery Yet Simon Zekaria 2011

Mr. Becht said there are further growth gains to be made for its 'powerbrands', including Calgon limescale tabs and Vanish stain remover.

Reckitt: No U.S. Recovery Yet Simon Zekaria 2011

LONDON—Global growth in the consumer industry has slowed and talk of recovery in the U.S. and Western Europe is premature, Reckitt Benckiser PLC Chief Executive Bart Becht said.

Reckitt: No U.S. Recovery Yet Simon Zekaria 2011

Mr. Becht said the trend wouldn't change in the short term.

Reckitt: No U.S. Recovery Yet Simon Zekaria 2011

In 2009, Mr. Becht transferred around £110 million in stock options to his trust.

Reckitt: No U.S. Recovery Yet Simon Zekaria 2011

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Rakesh Kapoor , executive vice president of global category development, replaces Mr. Becht in September.

Reckitt Taps Emerging Markets as Profit Rises 6% Simon Zekaria 2011

Mr. Becht highlighted market-share gains in dishwashing, hair-care and cleaning products, but sales of laundry detergent continued falling in Southern European economies, although the trend is steadily improving.

Reckitt Taps Emerging Markets as Profit Rises 6% Simon Zekaria 2011

Departing Chief Executive Bart Becht said Europe has been tough for more than a year, with "market growth rates relatively anemic."

Reckitt Taps Emerging Markets as Profit Rises 6% Simon Zekaria 2011

On his future and after taking a break, Mr. Becht, 54 years old, said he remains open to an external nonexecutive position once his tenure ends, though he hasn't found one yet.

Reckitt: No U.S. Recovery Yet Simon Zekaria 2011