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William A. Procter John G. Smale 1890-1907 1981-1990 President Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive William Cooper Procter Edwin L. Artzt 1907-1930 1990-1995 President Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Richard R. Deupree John E. Pepper 1930-1948 1995-1999 President Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Neil H. McElroy Durk I. Jager 1948-1957 1999-2000 President Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Howard J. Morgens A.G. Lafley 1957-1974 2000-2009 Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive President and Chief Executive Edward G. Harness Robert A. McDonald 1974-1981 July 1, 2009-Present Chairman of the Board Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive President and Chief Executive P&G sees its employees as its most vital asset and source of competitive advantage. A promote-from-within company focused on managers knowing the company from the ground up, P&G hires the best and continues to develop individual talent. Every year, more than half-a-million people apply to work at P&G; less than 1% are hired. Talent management is lead by the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. 12 CEOs in 12 Decades Leadership Past to Present *Prior to 1971 the position of President was the Chief Executive of the Company. In 1971 the regulations were changed to include the Chief Executive title. Then, in July 1, 2007, the title of Chief Executive was changed to Chief Executive Officer. Started in 1837, P&G was incorporated and named its first president in 1890 1981-1986 President and Chief Executive 1986-1990 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive 1995-1999 Chief Executive Jan 1999-Sept. 1999 and 2000-2002 Chairman of the Board Jan. 1999-Sept. 1999 President and Chief Executive 1999-2000 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive 2000-2002 President and Chief Executive 2002-2009 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive 1930-1934 Chairman of the Board 1948-1959 Chairman of the Board 1959-1971 Chairman of the Board (Took leave of absence to serve as U.S. Sect. of Defense 1957-1959) 1957-1974 President 1971-1974 Chairman and Chief Executive
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