Gillette’s Leckie Assumes Helm As Kilts Steps Down
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Gillette CEO James Kilts is stepping down as head of the blades and razors business effective July 1, but will continue on as vice chairman of Procter & Gamble's board of directors in order to focus on the Gillette integration, P&G reported May 24
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