Batteries Not Included: P&G Plans Duracell Divestiture
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The firm’s plan to splin off or otherwise divest Duracell raises the question of whether billion dollar brands could follow. Separately, the firm confirms that Melanie Healey, North America head of operations – previously seen as a potential candidate to succeed current CEO A.G. Lafley – will retire in June 2015.
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