P&G Chief Exec Lafley Could Follow Beauty Brands Out The Door
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
A.G. Lafley is expected to remain chairman at P&G after stepping down as CEO, which could happen as soon as this summer, according to recent reports. Meanwhile, analyst chatter continues as to beauty brands that may be on the auction block and core offerings that will remain following the firm’s portfolio streamlining.
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