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Cincinnati HQ

• Led 400-person finance organization supporting strategic business line. Guided massive integration of Wella, Clairol, Gillette and Braun into single operating business unit. Emphasis on improving financial performance.
• Integrated businesses that achieved $1B savings and cash-flow improvement within 12 months, 2009-2010… Show more Led 400-person finance organization supporting strategic business line. Guided massive integration of.
• Integrated businesses that achieved $1B savings and cash-flow improvement within 12 months, 2009-2010. Simplified reporting processes that improved decision making for top management.
• Increased productivity by standardizing processes and strengthening internal controls. Established a single Global Beauty and Grooming Supply Chain by consolidating isolated, regional units that resulted from four.
• Drove $22M (17%) margin expansion by reshaping long-term business strategy. Designed a product platform for Beauty and Grooming that leveraged long-term pricing and cost advantages. Show less

Cincinnati HQ

• Implemented “Connect and Develop,” a high-priority initiative that nurtured new sources of revenue via new business models, marketing strategies and product innovation. This drove $800M in new commercial value for.
• Guided & led CGBD unit, shaping it into an innovation driver accountable for all external-facing areas of P&G including M&A, partnerships, and company-to-company collaborations.
• Created JV with Clorox that commercialized P&G’s… Show more Implemented “Connect and Develop,” a high-priority initiative that nurtured new sources of revenue via new business models, marketing strategies and product.
• Created JV with Clorox that commercialized P&G’s plastic bag patents. Licensed calcium-enrichment technology to Tropicana orange juice
• Developed and started-up www.reflect.com – P&G’s first eCommerce venture – a computerized cosmetics business. Show less

Cincinnati HQ

• Led financial operations for $850M market leaders, Downy and Bounce, in US and Canada – one of P&G’s most profitable areas. Led team that was commended by the P&G CEO for creating an incentive program that made each.
• Set up Fabric Care Corp. (FCC) from scratch – an internal proxy company that rewarded exceptional employee performance via stock ownership, dividends and profit… Show more Led financial operations for $850M market.
• Set up Fabric Care Corp. (FCC) from scratch – an internal proxy company that rewarded exceptional employee performance via stock ownership, dividends and profit sharing.
• Drove two years of unprecedented annual sales growth (7%). Achieved 10% profit growth and 15% total shareholder return (with 98% of profits converted to free cash flow), as a result of this program.
• Grew total sales for Fabric Enhancer business by consolidating separate US and BUs, creating synergies, cutting costs and generating cash that was reinvested to grow the business. Show less

Multiple International Locations

• Led all financial aspects of five-country, $70M 50/50 JV sales operation, including treasury, investment, reporting and contracts for all markets. Key member of regional leadership team, driving sales via strategic.
• Improved P&G’s regional competitiveness by restructuring distributor contracts. Initiated first entry into the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone − cutting duties in the Gulf Markets… Show more Led all financial aspects of.
• Improved P&G’s regional competitiveness by restructuring distributor contracts. Initiated first entry into the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone − cutting duties in the Gulf Markets 20%.
• Designed and funded programs to defend against challenges from P&G’s main regional competitors, Unilever and Kimberly-Clark (fabric care, shampoos, diaper and feminine care products) by developing consumer/customer.

Vienna, Austria

Led a six-person team that integrated the Austrian operations of companies acquired by P&G, including Richardson-Vicks and Betrix with $50M total annual sales. Established P&G as a player in the European Region’s Beauty Care category.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Directed a comprehensive portfolio analysis that ultimately resulted in a corporate decision to divest P&G’s Food & Beverage business. Impacted such brands as Crisco, JIF, and Pringles.

Multiple U.S. Locations Including Cincinnati HQ

Finance Manager, Food and Beverage, Cincinnati HQ, 1990 – 1992Finance Manager, Personal Beauty and Healthcare Products, Cincinnati HQ, 1988 – 1990Accounting Manager, Greenville, SC, 1985 – 1986 Senior Accounting Role, Cincinnati HQ, 1985 –1986 Profit Forecasting Role, Cincinnati HQ, 1984 – 1985Plant Accounting Manager, Albany, GA, 1982 – 1984 Cost.

Mba, Finance, Accounting

Activities and Societies: GPA 3.6/4.0 • Graduated with Honors

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Activities and Societies: 4-Year Academic Scholarship • GPA 3.8/4.0 • Graduated Summa cum Laude • Top Accounting Graduate