P&G announces new appointments

CINCINNATI Procter & Gamble has announced two organizational changes, including the appointment of Ed Shirley, current group president of P&G North America, to vice chair of Global Beauty & Grooming.

Effective July 1, Shirley will assume his new role, reporting to Susan Arnold, president of Global Business Units. Shirley will continue to be based in Cincinnati.

Steve Bishop, current president of North America Market Operations, will succeed Shirley as president of P&G North America. Bishop will report to Werner Geissler, vice chair of Global Operations. Bishop will also remain in Cincinnati.

“Ed is the right leader to accelerate the long-term growth of P&G’s beauty businesses,” stated A.G. Lafley, P&G chairman and chief executive officer. “He has a proven track record of leadership results, He knows how to win with consumers and retail customers in fast-growing, highly complex categories. He has breadth and depth of experience in general management, finance, marketing, sales and supply chain. He knows how to leverage retail partnerships and supply chain leadership to drive top- and bottom-line growth. He’s a great collaborator and partner. And he’ll bring a ‘fresh lens’ to help identify new opportunities and connections for consumer delight and customer business growth.”