Wehling To Retire as Global Marketing and Government Relations Officer

Robert L. Wehling, 62, global marketing and government relations officer will retire on August 10, 2001 after more than 41 years of service. In anticipation of Mr. Wehling’s retirement, James R. Stengel, 46, currently vice president, global baby care strategic planning, marketing and new business development, was elected global marketing officer, effective August 1, 2001.

R. Keith Harrison, Jr., 53, currently vice president – Europe family care and cotton products, has been elected global product supply officer, assuming the product supply responsibility currently held by Richard L. Antoine, effective August 1. Mr. Antoine, currently global human resources and product supply officer, will remain global human resources officer.

“Bob Wehling has been a true leader and innovator in developing new approaches to the way we market our brands and partner with our advertising agencies. He helped define what being a responsible advertiser means,” said P&G president and chief executive A. G. Lafley. “During these times of changing values in our society, Bob is a champion of the belief that advertisers, agencies, and the media can make a positive impact on the industry when they work together to bring awareness to key issues like family friendly programming.”

“Bob is also an outstanding example of dedication to community service,” Mr. Lafley continued. “Over the years his inspirational leadership and unswerving commitment to a multitude of worthy causes, ranging from diversity to education and child advocacy, has left a lasting mark on our community.”

Speaking about Wehling’s successor, Lafley said, “Jim Stengel is superbly suited to be P&G’s global marketing officer. Jim’s 18 years with the company include marketing experience across our food, cosmetics, and baby care businesses. Running businesses both in the U.S. and globally, he has demonstrated his ability to develop strong external partnerships and lead a diverse organization. In addition, his strong commitment to training within the marketing organization will ensure that our people have the skills to meet the needs of our consumers, build our brands, and keep P&G the preeminent consumer products company in the world.”

Commenting on the move to separate the product supply and human resources responsibilities at the senior management level, Mr. Lafley said, “As we look ahead to the challenges of completing our global sourcing and manufacturing restructuring plans, it has become increasingly clear that this work will require the full time attention of one of our senior officers. Keith Harrison’s broad range of global business assignments within product supply makes him an excellent choice. His capability and experience make him eminently qualified to lead the organization and continue the drive for innovative approaches to sourcing and product supply reliability.”