Lafley Back At P&G Helm As McDonald’s Tenure Ends At Four Years
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Procter & Gamble turns to its former leader, previously replaced by Bob McDonald in 2009, after facing investor and analyst pressure to shake up management. Lafley’s return as CEO “provides us with new hope,” one market analyst says.
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