Gary A. Coombe
Chief Executive Officer-Grooming, The Procter and Gamble Company
Relevant Skills and Experience:
- Business Operations and Leadership: Extensive experience obtained in leadership and strategic insight and execution, including through the oversight of one-third of P&G’s global workforce and a quarter of P&G’s sales and profit.
- Product Innovation: Extensive perspectives developed through the oversight of Global innovation and R&D for multiple billion-dollar brands.
- International Business: In-depth knowledge and cultural experience gained while serving in several leadership positions in Europe and the U.S., including leading the global executive team of the largest Grooming and Personal Care business in the world.
- Marketing & Brand Management: Significant experience in brand-building through the oversight of industry-acclaimed marketing campaigns and the creation of an omnichannel business focusing on e-commerce and digital strategy
Business Experience:
- The Procter and Gamble Company
- President, Europe (2014-2018)
- Senior Vice President – Europe, Middle East and Africa, Home Care Business (2010-2014)
- Senior Vice President, Global New Business Development and Ventures (2006-2010)
- For 40 years, served in various positions of increasing responsibility, including in several leadership positions in Europe