Featuring the voices – and learnings – from John Pepper, Srikant Nayak, Bhavesh Shah, Brynne Thompson, Matthew Dicks, Michael Seitz, Gerry Preece, Raul Murguia, Falk Fuhrmann, Eric Tholomé, Rashmi Rammohan, Adam Antoniewicz, Ayu Dewi, Bob Arnold, Meredith Meyer, Marc Stoiber, Sarah Kochling, Koji Kobayashi, Greg McKeown, Teresa Tanner, Ayan Sanyal, Shailesh Jejurikar, Priti Ohri, David Taylor, Sandeep Seth, Victor Aguilar, and Vineet Mehra. 

SPECIAL THANKS to all of our P&G Alumni Podcast co-hosts and contributors — Alexandre Hirlinger, Sudha Ranganathan, Andrew Tarvin, Emily Chang, Bob Gilbreath, Andrew Tarvin, Sharad Lal, Stefan Homeister, and Rajiv Satyal — we couldn’t do it without you!

Heard something you missed? Be sure to go back and check out each guest’s full episode. Got a suggestion for a future episode? Send a note to pgalums@gmail.com — we’d love to hear from you!

Our relationship with the Company continues to be outstanding, and I can honestly say we are the envy of corporate alumni groups everywhere. Special thanks to Marc Pritchard for our remarkable partnership with the Company and to Jon Moeller for his support. We look forward to working with Shailesh Jejurikar as he takes on his leadership position.

As some of you know, in my day job, I teach the classic “one page memo” class called Leadership On Paper, and in that role, I get to meet a wide range of current Company employees. When I’m with them, in addition to the workshop, I have the opportunity to tell them about the Company of which they are a part. The heritage. The values. The special bond that we all share. The Company continues to identify great talent and, even more importantly, people who share the values that separate P&G from so many other fine organisations.

Last June, we held our 12th Global Conference in the host city of Berlin. Thanks to the hard work of Ute Hagen, Otmar Debald and the entire German Chapter, we had a record turnout and an outstanding event. Videos of each session are available for viewing. In 2027, we will return the event to the U.S. and specifically to the city where it all began – Cincinnati. More news to come, and I hope we will see many of you there.

Financially, we continue to be on a very solid footing, and the Foundation had yet another banner year, which you can track in the Annual Impact Report. Rest assured that our conservative approach to financials has the Network and the Foundation protected with the funds needed to operate for several years, and plans are underway to expand our ability to generate the funding required to grow our offerings for our alumni.

In 2025, we added several new faces to the Network Board, and we thank several of our peers who have moved on. Joining the Board are Patricia Spisto from Mexico, Hikaru Adachi from Japan, Ali Tahiri from Morocco, Catherine Hostein from France, Sophia Toh, our new Treasurer, and Raquelle Zuzarte from the U.S.

I want to take a moment to thank York Huang who has built and led our Chinese Chapters to great success, Eric Vanderschueren our outgoing Treasurer and my personal counsellor, Ute Hagen our outgoing Vice Chair and Berlin Global Conference organizer who is moving on to focus on developing our European organization, and Fernando Jimenez from our Mexico Chapter who focused on Enrichment, for their service.

Our board continues to reflect the diversity of our membership and the global reach of our mission. To better serve the breadth of the membership, we added two new seats to the Board this year.

Consistent with our mission, we continue to expand our offerings, adding them to our existing enrichment programs, and dramatically improving our communications tools and processes, all in order to serve our members better.

Notable successes, among our programs and initiatives, include:
Beyond our very successful Learnings From Leaders podcast series and our global and Spanish-speaking webinar series, we have started targeted webinars for subsets of the Network based on areas of particular interest. Our Women’s Forum, our Black Alumni Forum, the Digital Forum, and our Insights & Analytics Forum each have created dedicated content. And the Foundation continues to create special content of interest to our members and our donors.
The Women’s Leadership Forum has begun a program dedicated to helping alumni prepare for and secure board roles, augmenting their highly regarded coaching program.
Our Younger Alumni efforts are being bolstered by the addition of several younger alumni to the Board. We are exploring a Mentoring program designed to match senior alumni with their younger counterparts.

Further:
We continued to add and build our chapter organisation and had several chapter leaders in attendance at the Conference. Ranu Gupta, who leads our chapter efforts, has helped us add chapters in several cities and countries around the world.
We have worked with the Company, which now includes information about the Network in the exit package for employees who leave the business. This will make it easier for them to seamlessly transition and continue to be part of our lifelong family.
And as can be seen in the Alumni Foundation Impact Report, our Foundation had another remarkable year in terms of both fundraising and grants, dramatically increasing our impact against the objective of alumni involvement in fostering economic empowerment around the world.
We are now exploring a program to connect our alumni with companies that see the benefit of contracting to have P&G expertise and experience as part of their businesses. More to come on this.

It has been a turbulent year around the world. Too many of us have taken to a we/they view on nearly every topic, every conversation, every debate. Compromise and statesmanship appear to be unacceptable to too many leaders. As I said in last year’s letter, as we embark on the new year, we continue to face a world of greater uncertainty than we have encountered in some time. But the people in this Network, this family, continue to believe that the shared values that connect us as alumni will allow us to deal with whatever comes our way.

Once again, I leave you with my own belief — that when we harness the experience, expertise, and creativity of Procter & Gamble people, we can make great things happen.

In sum, as we move forward, I am pleased to report that the Network and the Foundation continue to be healthy and thriving – and it’s all thanks to you, who have been with us from the very start.

From our families to yours, our sincere wish for 2026 is Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward Everyone.

Ed Tazzia, Chairman

Before December 31, you can still help the P&G Alumni Foundation fund alumni-led nonprofits that train people to build their own sustainable futures. Please consider supporting your fellow P&G Alumni community around the globe who are using their P&G training to create lasting opportunities.  

Every dollar creates opportunity — training someone for a job, starting a small business, or leading their community toward a better tomorrow. 

Like Just Earth – Kenya (P&G Alum Grant Champion Alex Lloyd Davies): With the support of a P&G Alumni Foundation Grant, farmers in rural villages and the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, home to circa 300,000 refugees,  learn sustainable agriculture, business, and finance skills — boosting harvests 3x–8x, improving family nutrition and enabling children to go to school.

We have come a long way, but for every Grant like Just Earth, 5 more organizations are waiting to be funded.  That is 10,000 people who will not be trained this year alone.  

Let’s finish 2025 strong. Together, we can turn our shared P&G training into a global opportunity.

Give before Dec 31, 2025.  

Help us fund a full year of grants – our goal is $275,000.  It’s with true gratitude to P&G Alum David Taylor — every dollar donated to the Alumni Foundation will be 100% MATCHED!   Your donation of $25 becomes $50, $100 becomes $200, $1,000 becomes $2,000, and so on up to $100,000!

There are many Ways to Give

He returns to our podcast to discuss his new book, “100 Books That Shaped My Life: Reflections on a Lifetime of Reading, “which might just be the perfect gift this holiday season, for yourself or for anyone in your life who loves a good read.

“100 Books That Shaped My Life” is no mere book list — it is a life story told through the books that walked alongside John: as a husband, father, leader, citizen, and as someone thinking deeply about what matters most in the time we’re given. These are the books that shaped John’s understanding of history, democracy, gratitude, and hope — especially in the most recent chapters of his life.

Moving from Values, to Biographies, Philosophy, U.S. and Global History, Memoirs, Novels, and Personal Essays, 100 Books That Shaped My Life mirrors something true about John himself: a leader shaped not by one discipline, but by a lifelong curiosity across every discipline. In our conversation, John reflects on how a lifetime of reading helped him better live a lifetime — deepening his understanding of friendship, love, loss, courage, service, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.

John’s literary influences range from novelists like John Steinbeck, Oliver Sacks, Wallace Stegner, Marilynne Robinson, George Orwell, and Tolstoy, to memoirists such as Frederick Douglass, Katharine Graham, James Reston, and Michelle Obama, to historians and biographers including David Blight, Jon Meacham, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jill Lepore, and so many others. Woven through all of it is a deeply human narrative — his love for his late wife, Francie; his reflections on aging, family, and purpose; the leaders who shaped him; the lessons hard-won; and the quiet moments that stayed with him.

As Bob Iger put it, “Whether you’re an executive or simply someone who loves reading and learning, you will find great value and wisdom in this book.” And we couldn’t agree more. For anyone who enjoys learning from lived experience, this conversation — and this book — make a wonderful companion. It might even inspire you to reflect on everything you’ve read and learned along the way. Be sure to check out John Pepper’s “100 Books That Shaped My Life” wherever you get your favorite books.

Thank you to all members who cast their vote in this year’s P&G Alumni Network Board Elections. We are proud to introduce the leaders who will guide our Network’s mission, deepen community engagement, and carry forward our vision for global impact.

2025 Board Member Electees

ED TAZZIA | Re-elected Incumbent | USA
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Ed is a founding member of the P&G Alumni Network with 24 years of dedicated service, instrumental in establishing and shaping the organization. As Chairman since 2003, his leadership and strategic vision have significantly contributed to its global impact. Ed’s unwavering commitment to fostering diversity, building friendships, and driving impactful initiatives like women’s leadership and webinars reflect his passion for community development. His extensive experience, collaborative spirit, and long-term dedication make him highly qualified to continue leading the alumni community toward greater growth and
influence.

ANTHONY ROSE | Re-elected Incumbent | Singapore
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Anthony brings a wealth of international experience and a deep dedication to diversity, leadership, and social impact. Over 24 years at P&G, GSK, and Walmart, he pioneered influential marketing initiatives and championed gender equality, reaching and inspiring thousands of women leaders worldwide. Based in Singapore, he actively builds regional chapters and strengthens global alumni networks. His strategic insights, entrepreneurial leadership, and passion for creating a more equitable world position him as a highly inspiring candidate committed to expanding the network’s reach and impact for future generations.

KENDRA SPEED | Re-elected Incumbent | USA
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Kendra is a passionate leader dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, with a robust background at P&G and other organizations. She has led initiatives to promote inclusion and founded the African American CMK Network, demonstrating her commitment to building purposeful and impactful relationships. Her international experience in marketing, insights, and analytics, combined with her ongoing involvement in the P&G Alumni Network, underscores her strong belief in the power of community. Her strategic focus on broadening engagement, fostering meaningful connections, and creating opportunities for the next generation makes her an excellent candidate for advancing the Network’s mission.

NEIL COMERFORD | Re-elected Incumbent | South Africa
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Neil offers extensive global experience from his 19-year career at P&G and a focus on engaging younger alumni and expanding regional chapters. His mentorship, entrepreneurial background, and active participation in the South Africa and UK chapters showcase his commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive alumni community. Neil’s strategic approach emphasizes attracting new members, especially Young Alumni, and delivering valuable propositions to keep them engaged. His energy, international perspective, and dedication to community growth make him a strong candidate to help strengthen and expand the network further.

GINA LAM | Re-elected Incumbent | USA
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Gina is a seasoned global strategic leader with 23 years of industry experience at P&G, across multiple sectors (consumer, Rx, luxury) and roles in marketing, innovation, and acquisition integration. Her dedication to producing signature events like the Washington, DC 2023 Global Biennial and customizing portfolio services for different alumni segments (P&G SoFlo, B-Suites, Black Alumni, Women’s Leadership, Digital Forum & Entrepreneurs) demonstrates her commitment to strengthening the Network. Gina’s leadership in cultural equity, higher ed and social tech, makes her a compelling candidate committed to ensuring that the alumni organization remains meaningfully relevant and connected for future impact.

HIKARU RAY ADACHI | Re-elected Incumbent | Japan
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Hikaru is a senior executive with leadership roles at FamilyMart and extensive experience at P&G in Japan and Korea. As founder of the Japan Alumni Chapter in 1998 and leader since, he strives to deepen regional alumni engagement and increase integration with the global network. His dedication to strengthening Japan’s alumni community, fostering cross-cultural connections, and expanding regional initiatives highlights his strategic vision. Hikaru’s leadership, language skills, and cross-cultural expertise make him a strong advocate for enhancing the global alumni ecosystem and fostering closer regional and international collaboration.

RAQUELLE ZUZARTE | Newly Elected | USA
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Raquelle is a dynamic marketing leader with international experience in CPG, pharma, tech, and media, and a strong connection to P&G from her early career. She has served on the New York Chapter Board since 2008, leading signature events with P&G C-Suite Alumni and moderating panels at Cannes Lions, Advertising Week, and Global P&G Reunions. She also hosted guests on the P&G podcast Learnings from Leaders. Her passion for authentic relationships, innovative storytelling, and AI-driven creativity fuels her ability to build meaningful partnerships and foster community growth as an energetic, visionary leader within the Global P&G Alumni Network

We extend our appreciation to all nominees for their commitment and contributions to the P&G Alumni community and look forward to an inspiring term ahead!

Vineet is a global marketing leader, Board Director, and advisor recognized for building disruptive, category-defining brands. Previously, Vineet served as Global Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance, where he led the $100B company through its COVID-19 transformation, and as Chief Growth Officer at Ancestry, launching AncestryDNA to redefine consumer genomics. Before that, Vineet served in many rising leadership roles across CPG. At Johnson & Johnson, Vineet was Global President of Baby Care and Global President of Marketing, overseeing a multibillion-dollar portfolio and modernizing worldwide marketing capabilities. Vineet held early leadership roles at Novartis Consumer Health across Europe, the U.S., and Canada, as well as brand-building assignments at General Mills. Procter & Gamble was Vineet’s career start — first in Canada in Beauty Sales & Marketing, and later as a regional Beauty Care Brand Manager in Asia – shaping his reputation as one of the industry’s most globally experienced marketers.

Named among Forbes’ 50 Most Influential CMOs, Vineet is committed to advancing the marketing industry — currently serving as an advisor to Spotify, MMA Global, Ridge Ventures, OfferFit by Braze, AI Trailblazers, and Virtuosi LEAP. Previously, Vineet held senior advisory and board roles at WPP, Apollo Global Management, AdTheorent, Adweek, Knotch, and Effie Worldwide — where he served as Chairman of the Board. An avid traveler, Vineet has visited over 80 countries and cherishes creating memories with his family.

This episode is hosted by P&G Alum Sudha Ranganathan, who’s spent over 19 years in diverse Marketing leadership roles at companies like P&G, PayPal, and LinkedIn where she’s honed her passion for customer-centric marketing and talent development.

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This is your final opportunity in 2025 to sign up for one of our Coaching Consult Sessions—100% quality, 100% free!

1. 100% of those who had a Free Consult would recommend the P&G Alumni Coaching Program to their friends or colleagues.
2. 98% of participants found the coaching experience to be valuable or very valuable.

We are a group of 12 accomplished women, all former P&G leaders, who have excelled in our corporate careers. As highly trained, ICF-certified professional coaches, we bring a wealth of expertise and a global perspective, collectively fluent in multiple languages.

This special discounted program is designed exclusively for P&G alumni and is proudly sponsored by the P&G Alumni Women’s Leadership Forum. Additionally, a portion of the program fees supports the impactful work of the P&G Alumni Foundation.

We are ready to partner with you!

Join the movement and give.  There are many ways to give, whether it is some of your time or a donation to your local charity.  Or you can consider giving to The P&G Alumni Foundation that is working to teach and create sustainable economic empowerment around the world.

One example is the non profit ELIS in Italy with P&G Alum Grant Champion Virginia Filippi.  Through a 2024 grant from the P&G Alumni Foundation, 15 young adults who have come in contact with the legal justice system have been trained with professional certification as industrial electrical installers, given life skills coaching, and peer-to-peer mentorship as part of Elis’ Project Second Chance. Previous participants saw nearly 100% reduction in recidivism, allowing them to create a sustainable life for themselves and their families.  Over 6,000 people have been trained by this program so far.

This year was our highest grant year ever- $230,000 awarded from 12 Grants plus an additional $20,000 in Germany – with 260,000+ lives improved across 47 countries.  Although we have come a long way, there is still much to be done.  For every grant we make, 5 are waiting for funding, that’s 10,000 people not trained and 2,000 new businesses not started this year alone.

YEAR-END CHALLENGE!

We invite you to consider a new or extended gift to the Foundation.  Help us fund a full year of grants – our goal is $275,000. Your support inspires others to get involved and creates a ripple effect of positive change. It’s with true gratitude to P&G Alum David Taylor that  every dollar donated to the Alumni Foundation will be 100% MATCHED!   Your donation of $25 becomes $50, $100 becomes $200, $1,000 becomes $2,000 and so on up to $100,000!