Reckitt

FMCG

A British multinational consumer goods company highly focused on health, hygiene, and nutrition, renowned for Dettol, Lysol, and Harpic.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1999 (Reckitt Benckiser Merger)
Headquarters: Slough, UK
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Health & Hygiene)

About Reckitt

Reckitt (formerly Reckitt Benckiser or RB) was formed in 1999 by the merger of Britain's Reckitt & Colman and the Dutch company Benckiser. Rather than competing broadly across all FMCG categories, Reckitt has carved out a highly profitable niche focusing strictly on health, hygiene, and nutrition.

In India, Reckitt's brand 'Dettol' is virtually synonymous with antiseptic liquids and soaps. Brands like Harpic (toilet cleaner), Mortein (pest control), and Strepsils (lozenges) dominate their respective categories. The company is known for its lean, fast-paced, and highly entrepreneurial corporate culture.

What Reckitt Does

Hygiene

Dettol, Lysol, Harpic, Mortein, and Finish.

Health

Strepsils, Nurofen, Mucinex, and Gaviscon.

Nutrition

Enfamil (acquired via Mead Johnson) and Nutramigen.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Reckitt.

Brand Marketing & Trade Marketing
Sales & Key Account Management
Supply Chain & Factory Operations
R&D / Regulatory Affairs
Finance & Data Analytics

Reckitt's History

1840
Roots
Isaac Reckitt rents a starch mill in Hull, England.
1933
Dettol Launched
Dettol is launched in the UK, initially for use in hospitals.
1999
RB Merger
Reckitt & Colman merges with Benckiser NV to form Reckitt Benckiser.
2017
Mead Johnson
Acquires Mead Johnson Nutrition for $16.6B, massively expanding into baby formula.
2021
Rebranding
Officially rebrands from Reckitt Benckiser to just 'Reckitt'.