CEO Lafley Defends P&G’s Long-Term Strategy, Sense Of Balance
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
P&G’s chief exec tells analysts that with a portfolio that creates value for consumers across the high-, mid- and lower-price product categories, the firm is well-positioned for long-term growth.
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