A.G. Lafley
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Alan George "A. G." Lafley (born June 13, 1947) is an American businessman who led consumer goods maker Procter & Gamble (P&G) for two separate stints, from 2000 to 2010 and again from 2013 to 2015, during which he served as chairman, president and CEO.[2] In 2015, he stepped down as CEO to become executive chairman of P&G, eventually retiring in June 2016.[3]
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Born | Alan George Lafley (1947-06-13) June 13, 1947 (age 76)[1] |
Alma mater | Hamilton College Harvard Business School |
Occupation(s) | Executive Chairman, Procter & Gamble |
As CEO, Lafley was called "one of the most lauded CEOs in history"[3] and is credited with revitalizing P&G[4] under the mantra “Consumer is Boss,”[5] with a focus on billion dollar brands like Crest, Tide, and Pampers.[6] But he also brought in several new brands, like Swiffer and Febreze, by merging P&G's internal resources with outside “open” innovation, referred to as Connect + Develop.[7]
Prior to rejoining P&G in 2013, Lafley consulted on business and innovation strategy,[8] advising on CEO succession and executive leadership development, and coaching experienced, new, and potential CEOs.[9]