04.17.24
The Procter & Gamble Company has appointed Neal Reed as senior vice president and managing director, P&G Australia and New Zealand.
He succeeds Kumar Venkatasubramanian, who will return to India to lead the P&G India Business.
"I am excited for the opportunity to lead a dynamic ANZ Team,” said Reed. "I'm passionate about inspiring and developing the organization through our integrated growth strategy."
Under Venkatasubramanian's leadership, P&G Australia and New Zealand delivered record metrics, category growth and strong retailer partnerships. He has also championed equality and inclusion, expanding impactful citizenship programs for employees and communities, including P&G ANZ's partnership with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Reed joined P&G over 28 years ago, starting his career as an account representative in the UK. He spent 14 years working in a broad range of sales assignments across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He successfully led Fabric Care Europe before moving to Japan in 2016.
In his most recent assignment as senior vice president oral care, Greater China, Reed's leadership enabled the business to thrive with continued growth via his commitment to elevated consumer experience, company officials said.