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This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
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P&G marketing: Firm announces retirement of Global Marketing Officer James R. Stengel after 25 years of service. Stengel "has helped change the way P&G markets our brands by challenging traditional marketing models and setting new standards for P&G marketing rooted in deep consumer understanding," A.G. Lafley, chairman and CEO, states. Beginning in August, Marc S. Pritchard, current president of strategy, productivity and growth, will take over for Stengel as global marketing officer, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Robert A. McDonald. Pritchard "is the right leader at the right time to take P&G marketing into the future. He's a committed brand builder with more than 25 years experience and a proven track record of leadership results," Lafley says...
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