Through this initiative, P&G Alumni are applying the superpowers learned at P&G — strategic thinking, root problem solving, brand building, and behavior change — to help nonprofits thrive, expand their reach, and create long-term opportunities for those they serve.

Our journey begins: Changing Lives, One Job at a Time!

We are thrilled to share the exciting first steps the P&GA Italia Foundation  is taking to fulfill our core mission: helping individuals facing social vulnerability find a firm footing in the workforce and build brighter futures.

The Pilot Test with NEXT and SAVET

We launched our very first pilot project in collaboration with NEXT, an association renowned for its incredible work in integrating vulnerable talents.We proudly note that NEXT is a trusted partner, having been funded by P&G Italia for three consecutive years under their social responsibility projects. We partnered with SAVET, a leading company in industrial and urban green space maintenance, introduced by our Board Member, Federico Minoli. 

Our role was that of a strategic connector between the company and the association. NEXT directly covered the training costs, and our team of PG Alumni – Daniela Bottarelli and Txema Maequiegui –  generously dedicated their time and expertise as volunteers, guiding the participants through the training. As a result, out of 10 people involved, 5 have already been hired and  our collaboration with NEXT continues to secure new opportunities for the others. 

Project approved with  DOLE S.P.A.

Our first officially approved project is kicking off with a giant in the fruit and vegetable sector: DOLE s.p.a., again alongside the NEXT association.

We will be training skilled Warehouse Workers and the program is scheduled to start in January and will last for one month. Our Grant ( 20.000€/ 23.000 USD ) will cover the entire training cost, providing participants with both theoretical instruction and valuable on-the-job experience.  We will involve about 10 participants, and our ambition is for 5 of them to be hired by Dole immediately and the other within one year: This partnership was made possible by Cinzia Angeli, who has a direct connection with the General Manager, Giusto Curti, a former P&G manager.  Volunteers at the Heart are Daniela and Txema who will once again participate directly in the in-class training. The long-term goal is to replicate this successful model at the company’s other warehouses across Central Italy!

Project to be approved  : EmpowerHer proposed by ELIS

EmpowerHer ,proposed by Elis association, is a project designed to provide tools for women’s personal and professional empowerment, developed in honour of Francie Peppier. The initiative focuses on digital skills training to enhance employability in the Customer Care sector. The program is targeted at 15 women, with an employability goal of 80%, and is expected to be funded (USD 25,000) through the generous contributions of John Pepper and Federico Minoli. We selected ELIS, a high-profile association that has previously won a P&G Alumni award. Virginia Filippi is our tireless Champion (advocate and key contact).

Pillars of Trust and Support

We are incredibly honored to have received the support of two P&G pillars:  John Pepper and Toni Belloni.  We thank them wholeheartedly for their trust and their inspiring words and we want to quote few lines of their letters

”  The establishment of the P&G Alumni Foundation in Italy give me pride and emotions (…) Many years have passed, and we still are all very attached to our true alma mater, and joined by a professional experience that has been transformational for our lives as well. So good!!!” Toni Belloni

“To have all these purpose-driven groups of people coming together in a cause of improving life for people—an extension of P&G’s purpose—is an inspiration.” John Pepper

It is just the beginning; there is so much more to come!

With our theme “Better Together” in this report, please enjoy life-changing stories and the many smiles of our P&G alumni grant champions and grant beneficiaries – with 260,000+ lives improved across 47 countries!  Click the Alumni Foundation’s 2024-25 Impact Report image and link below to enjoy success stories, exciting new ways alums have gotten involved, and our financial picture. 

With a sense of gratitude for the skills learned and lifelong friendships made at P&G, alums are paying it forward. Together, we are harnessing the power of the Global P&G Alumni Network to give charitably and apply our expertise to help drive economic empowerment for generations to come.  

We hope you share our excitement, and you will help us do even more in the years to come.  We are better together!!!  

Across all grant years, we multiply the impact of our 86 alumni grant champions who follow their passions and work with nonprofits in 47 countries. Together, we are a force for good multiplied! Our total of 138 grants have improved lives for 260,000+ people in communities now and for generations to come.

Recently, the Foundation elected two new board members. They each bring great passion and philanthropic experience to their roles and are aligned to an innovative strategy to support our continued growth. We are fortunate to have their energy and talent to help leverage our shared values to invest together and create opportunities.  We are excited to expand their role in the Foundation. 

Janet Butler | Ghana, Africa
Janet is a Mechanical Engineer who worked for over 23 years for Procter & Gamble (P&G) in both the United States and Nigeria. She has clocked many “firsts” in her career and is most proud of having been the first Plant Manager for Procter & Gamble Nigeria Ltd.

Janet left P&G in 2000 and moved to Ghana with her family to establish permanent residency. She has had a number of contract Executive roles in Ghana, including Managing Director (CEO) for Pioneer Aluminum Factory, the oldest indigenous company on the Ghana Stock Exchange, and Chief Officer (VP) of Shared Services for Ghana Telecom, the incumbent telecom provider in Ghana. Janet was also CEO of Teligent Wireless Ltd. a Ghanaian-owned company that provides state-of-the-art communications solutions to corporate entities and small and medium-sized enterprises in West Africa.
She is a founding member and 1st President of the Governing Council (Board) of United Way Ghana.

In October 2010, she took on the newly established role of Vice President, Africa Region, United Way Worldwide, responsible for the growth and sustainability of United Way organizations on the African continent.
Janet retired from her position at United Way Worldwide in March 2023. She continues to lend her expertise through Board membership, executive coaching, and strategic advice.

Janet is a member of the Governing Council of United Way Ghana, Board member of GDI Africa, Advisory Board member of LandTours & Avis Ghana and Advisory Board Member of the Kokrobitey Institute.

Janet already been an active part of the Foundation, serving as the alumni Grant Champion for United Way Ghana – championing efforts to break the chains of human trafficking. Janet also served as a founding committee member of the P&G Alumni Women’s Leadership Forum, and in 2024, served as a speaker on the Women on Boards – Champions of Change webinar hosted by the P&G Alumni Network.

Gina Drosos | Texas and Georgia, USA
Virginia C. Drosos is an accomplished CEO, board director, and transformational leader with more than three decades of experience spanning global consumer, healthcare, and retail industries. She currently serves on the Boards of International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE: IFF), where she is a member of the Compensation, Audit, and Innovation Committees, and the United States Golf Association (USGA), where she chairs the Leadership and Talent Development Committee and the USGA Foundation, where she serves on the Finance, Audit & Risk and Handicap Operating Committees. She has also served on the Boards of Foot Locker, Inc., Signet Jewelers Ltd., Akron Children’s Hospital, American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG), and Cosmetic Executive Women, where she chaired the CEW Foundation – Cancer & Careers.

From 2017 to 2024, Ms. Drosos was the Chief Executive Officer of Signet Jewelers Ltd., the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry. She led a sweeping strategic, digital, and cultural transformation that delivered a 540% Total Shareholder Return post-COVID, more than five times the retail industry average. During her tenure, Signet increased revenue by over $1 billion, expanded market share by nearly 40%, and earned recognition as a Certified™ Great Place to Work® for five consecutive years, including honors from Fortune and Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces in Retail™ and America’s Best Employers for Women.

Prior to Signet, Ms. Drosos served as CEO of Assurex Health, where she grew the company’s GeneSight® test twelvefold and led its successful strategic sale to Myriad Genetics, recognized as Ohio’s Venture Exit of the Year (2016).

She spent 25 years at The Procter & Gamble Company, culminating as Group President, Global Beauty, where she led a $12 billion portfolio and built multibillion-dollar brands that redefined beauty categories worldwide.

Gina has previously been involved with the foundation as she was a featured speaker in 2024 for the Foundation’s (Re)Connect & Inspire series for Leadership Circle donors, and became a Foundation Trustee Advisor in 2025.

Gratitude, Growth, 4Good – P&G Alums
Fueled by a sense of gratitude for the skills learned and friends made at P&G, The P&G Alumni Foundation pays it forward. Our grant champions and 300+ volunteers worldwide share their time and talent to empower sustainable employment and bright futures for people in need around the world. This changes lives, communities, and generations. 

MEET THE CANDIDATES

ED TAZZIA—BOARD RECOMMENDED
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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—BOARD RECOMMENDED
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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—BOARD RECOMMENDED
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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—BOARD RECOMMENDED
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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—BOARD RECOMMENDED
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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—BOARD RECOMMENDED
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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.

EUGENE THEODORE
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Eugene is a storyteller and strategic thinker with extensive experience in branding, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership. His time at P&G and work in creative storytelling and social impact reflect his ability to inspire and unite communities. Currently serving as Treasurer of the Geneva Alumni Chapter, he dedicates himself to fostering cross-generational engagement and global collaboration. Eugene’s vision of leveraging storytelling as a vehicle for community impact, combined with his experience in organizing large-scale events and cultivating purpose, positions him as a compelling candidate ready to help shape the future of the alumni network.

RAQUELLE ZUZARTE
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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

Election results will be shared between December 5–10, 2025 via our newsletter and social channels.

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Here are some things you need to know. The Global Alumni Network Board operates purely on a volunteer basis. Board Members are expected to participate in at least 10 out of 12 monthly board meetings and to take active ownership of at least one of the engagement activities and committees. To be representative and profit from diversity, we seek participation across all global time zones.

The nomination period will run from October 2 – October 28, 2025. Then, the Nomination Committee will review the nominations and make a recommendation to the Board for the candidates to be included in the election period that will run from November 1 – November 15, 2025. 

Election results will be announced through our Network Newsletter and all social media channels between December 5 – 10, 2025. 

If there are any questions, please contact Elsie Gallegos, Chief of Staff, at egallegos@pgalums.com

Please be advised that the only way to self-nominate or nominate someone will be through the nomination form. Each nominee should fill out the form to be included on the ballot. 

Questions those Nominated Should Address. Please describe:

• Who you are and what gets you out of bed every day: Name, current professional/ beyond professional activities, current location, languages you speak, expertise areas, and passions.
• Your engagement with P&G and P&G Alumni activities: Years at P&G, your function(s), countries worked in while at P&G, your engagement to further the PVPs beyond the strict definition of your job role. Current engagement with P&G Alumni, such as Global Network, Chapter, Attendance at Global Conferences, Engagement with Webinars, Podcasts, Speakers, Sponsors, Catapult, Foundation, etc.
• Your motivation to run for election to the Board of the Global P&G Alumni Network: Which specific contributions do you want to make? How do you want to support the Vision and Mission of the P&G Alumni Network?
  • Vision: We’re a force for inspiration and change – powered by P&Gers past, present, and future. In so doing, we are one of the most respected alumni networks in the world.
  • Mission: We connect the talent, ideas, and resources of P&G Alumni. We create impact for our local and global communities through events, content, and philanthropy.
• Your experience in activities outside of the P&G Alumni Network, particularly in non-profit board and committee work. A key role of the Board is to be a role model for broad professional networking, non-profit organizational leadership, and communication.

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Nourishing Lives | Freestore Foodbank & Cincinnati COOKS!
Champion: Mike Kremzar
With 35 years at P&G in senior Product Supply and R&D roles, Mike Kremzar helped launch Cincinnati COOKS! in 2000—a culinary workforce program providing second chances through job training. He continues to serve on its advisory board, helping guide strategic growth.

“What I learned at P&G about purpose and execution is what I bring to Freestore.” – Mike Kremzar
Mike is one of many P&G alums supporting Freestore, including David Taylor, Sue Baggott, Mike Collette, and others.

Breaking the Cycle | Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
Champion: John Pepper
Former P&G CEO John Pepper co-founded Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC) in 1987 to address educational inequities. Since then, CYC has helped more than 180,000 students stay in school and succeed.

“A child’s future can be redefined with a modicum of support.” – John Pepper
John remains an active Advisory Board Member, continuing to champion youth opportunity.

Backing Honduran Entrepreneurs | Adelante Foundation, Honduras
Champion: Robert Johnson
Former P&G Sales leader Robert Johnson supports Adelante Foundation, which provides microloans and training to women entrepreneurs in Honduras.

“Adelante believes in the strength and energy of Honduran women.” – Robert Johnson
A $20,000 grant is helping women like Iris grow sustainable businesses—and hope.

From Poverty to Progress | Cincinnati Works
Champion: Dan Fleming
After 17 years at P&G in Finance and Product Supply, Dan Fleming now brings structure and strategy to Cincinnati Works, which connects people in poverty directly to employment opportunities.

“That connection with job seekers makes my efforts meaningful.” – Dan Fleming
He serves as a volunteer, donor, and Board Member—deepening impact at every level.

Empowering Through Work | Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, USA
Champion: Margaret Szempruch
A 25-year P&G Brand Management alum, Margaret Szempruch served as Board Member and Education Chair for Mercy Neighborhood Ministries—helping strengthen workforce development programs for underserved women.

“Our grants supported training, smartboards, and gap assistance to help women build independence.” – Margaret Szempruch
Her leadership helped expand reach and raise job placement rates.

Skills That Last | Beyond Relief, Haiti
Champion: David Kuntz
David Kuntz and his wife Anita founded Beyond Relief to teach young Haitians trades like welding and carpentry. David brings 35 years of P&G Product Supply experience and continues to mentor local teams on the ground.

“Beyond Relief isn’t about handouts—it’s about hands up.” – David Kuntz

Purpose in Action, Impact in Numbers
Across this four-part series, we’ve highlighted over 30 remarkable P&G Alumni Grant Champions who’ve brought purpose, performance, and compassion into their post-P&G lives. Their collective impact includes:

• Educating thousands of students—including 800+ girls in Sierra Leone
• Funding entrepreneurs across Asia, Africa, and Latin America
• Expanding workforce programs that improve economic mobility
• Volunteering, governing, and mentoring to scale grassroots impact

These stories remind us that a single Champion—or a small group—can spark transformation when purpose meets action.

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Together, we’re proving that the P&G spirit lives on—through lives transformed, businesses built, and communities uplifted.

Health and Hope | Arts to End Genocide, Mali
Champion: Jim Bisbee
After 24 years at P&G, Jim Bisbee brings his talents to Arts to End Genocide, where he serves as Board President. From training local leaders to writing grants, Jim’s efforts have helped open a free children’s clinic (serving 11,000+ youth) and deliver shoes to 3,700+ children.

“We’re small, but mighty. The mission is enormous—but so is the reward.” – Jim Bisbee
This impact is also a family affair—his daughter Lisa, also a P&G alum, supports branding and design.

Building Community Resilience | United Way Ghana
Champion: Janet Butler
Janet Butler, a 28-year P&G Engineering alum, was been a cornerstone of United Way Ghana for nearly two decades. As a Governance Council member, she supported education, health, and economic stability programs.

“It’s about building not just systems—but a movement of active citizen leadership.” – Janet Butler
United Way Ghana has become a beacon of locally-led, sustainable development.

 Sweet Success | Partners Worldwide, Eswatini
Champion: Jim Louwsma
Via its partnership with Partners Worldwide, P&G alum Jim Louwsma helped AfricaWorks Swaziland (AWS) distribute 756 beehives to 378 farmers, producing 11,250+ kilograms of honey in their first harvest—generating enough revenue to fund 750 more hives next year.

“It’s about income, resilience, and long-term scalability.” – Jim Louwsma
Jim also guided AWP through a leadership transition, ensuring future sustainability.

From Maize to Miracles | Just Earth, Kenya
Champion: Alex Lloyd Davies
With 16 years in P&G Brand Management and CBD, Alex supports Just Earth, which is transforming smallholder farms through sustainable agriculture.

“I’ve met people who turned scrappy maize fields into towering 12-foot crops.” – Alex Lloyd Davies
Through farm schools and business training, these families are growing futures as well as food.

Dancing for Change | World Dance for Humanity, Rwanda
Champion: Betsy Stivers
Betsy Stivers, a 20+ year alum in Manufacturing and Product Supply, leads the Business Committee for World Dance for Humanity, supporting 25+ women’s cooperatives across Rwanda.

“Our multi-pillar approach—from leadership training to livestock—makes a real difference.” – Betsy Stivers
She helps mentor entrepreneurs, strengthen business systems, and sponsor students.

Girls’ Education & Coconut Trees | Sherbro Foundation, Sierra Leone
Champion: Arlene Golembiewski
After 30 years in P&G Product Supply, Arlene founded Sherbro Foundation to empower girls through education—and fund it through fruit trees.

“We planted 4,500 coconut trees. They now fund scholarships for 800+ girls.” – Arlene Golembiewski
A bold vision turned into 2,000+ scholarships and a sustainable model for community-led education.

Stay tuned for Part 4, where we close out our series by highlighting Grant Champions making waves across North and South America—continuing to embody the P&G legacy of service, innovation, and impact.

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Karen Francis serves as Chairman of the Board at Vontier, a global transportation/mobility technology company, as well as on the Board at Polestar Automotive and Senior Advisor to TPG Global.

Karen made a name for herself as one of the youngest female leaders in the automotive industry, serving as General Manager of the $8 billion Oldsmobile Division of General Motors and then as Vice President of Ford Motor Company, where she was responsible for the corporate venture capital group and global technology-driven business strategies.

Karen transitioned to Silicon Valley fifteen years ago and is deeply engaged with emerging automotive technology companies. Her career has included executive positions at Procter & Gamble, Internet Capital Group, Bain & Company, Berol Corporation, and Publicis. Karen graduated from Dartmouth College, has an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is the Owner of Limerick Lane Cellars, a 53-acre estate vineyard property in Northern California.

You’ll enjoy this candid conversation about mentorship and advocacy.

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January 3, 2024

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JOIN US for our first Enrichment Series Webinar of 2024: Making The Leap From Winner To Champion with James Michael Lafferty!

James, the Chief Executive Officer of Fine Hygienic Holding, has often been described as one of the most unique and diversified CEOs in the world today. Not only is he a successful CEO; he’s also an Olympic coach, award-winning journalist, college professor, competitive athlete, philanthropist, husband, father of six, and grandfather of three!

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As 2023 comes to a close, we compiled some of the year’s learnings from leaders. So sit back with your beverage of choice and enjoy. And give us a gift by leaving a five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Hearing from YOU, our fellow Alum, makes a big difference for our team as we reflect on the year. THANK YOU for the continued support of our podcast and our amazing guests.

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!

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December 20, 2023

As the opportunity to contribute draws to a close, seize this final moment to be part of something extraordinary. Your donation isn’t just a gift. It’s a beacon of hope—a catalyst for lasting empowerment.

Embrace the Power of Now! Last time to Double your Impact!

This is the last chance for the impact of your generosity to be doubled. Every dollar donated to the Alumni Foundation through the end of 2023 will be 100% MATCHED. This is possible through the generosity of a matching grant from former P&G Chairman and CEO, David Taylor. Your donation of $25 becomes $50, $100 becomes $200, $1,000 becomes $2,000, and so on up to $200,000!

DONATE TODAY AND GET MATCHED! 
Your action today shapes a brighter tomorrow. Contribute now and be part of the Foundation’s impactful journey.

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January 9, 2024

JOIN US for our first Enrichment Series Webinar of 2024: Making The Leap From Winner To Champion with James Michael Lafferty!

James the Chief Executive Officer of Fine Hygienic Holding, and has often been described as one of the most unique and diversified CEOs in the world today. Not only is he a successful CEO; he’s also an Olympic coach, award-winning journalist, college professor, competitive athlete, philanthropist, husband, father of six, and grandfather of three!

Don’t miss this incredible LIVE virtual webinar with James Michael Lafferty!

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David Taylor & A.G. Lafley are two of P&G’s Emeritus CEOs who joined the recent P&G Alumni Global Conference in Washington DC for a candid conversation that goes beyond their personal stories—or even the stories of the day; to discuss their approaches to some of the broad challenges we must face together in order to meet the moment.

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December 13, 2023

Dear Members of the P&G Alumni Network,

Chairman’s Note—For many years, it has been our tradition to provide our Advisory Board and the membership as a whole with an end-of-year letter describing the state of the Network. A couple of years ago, we decided to create the Annual Impact Report with stories, pictures, and updates about the Foundations’ key activities during the calendar year which was sent out last month. This letter returns to our more personal approach to updating the Network itself.

The year 2023 finds the Network and our Foundation to be very healthy and vibrant.  We successfully executed the 2023 Global Conference held in Washington, DC in November with the final attendance of about 400 members, consistent with past events. We owe a great debt of gratitude to a large number of folks, led by Gina Lam, Board Member and Executive Producer of the event. The feedback has been very positive, but we also have opportunities to continue to improve.

For the first time in our history, we had all five living CEOs in attendance—Jon, David, AG, and Bob—in person, and JEP with us remotely due to some health issues. Additionally, we were privileged to have several of the Company’s most senior officers on hand to speak to their areas of expertise.

Financially, the event itself fell short of our targets, largely because the expenses of any Washington DC event have jumped significantly since we originally selected that city in 2019 and contracted in 2020 just before COVID. However, we have adjusted our revenue development model and anticipate that we will cover the shortfall by the end of 2024. Rest assured that our conservative approach to financials has the Network and the Foundation on firm financial footing with several years of buffer in place.

Plans are already underway for our next global conference in Berlin in the Spring of 2025.

Board elections for eight of our Network seats are now underway with the new board to be announced in early in the new year. Several of our incumbent members are seeking re-election but the election is open to all alumni registered on the Network website.

Throughout the year, we continued to expand our offerings, adding them to our existing enrichment programs, and dramatically improving our communications tools and processes—all to serve our members better:

1. We launched a new website with greater capabilities.
2. Our “Learnings from Leaders” podcast continues to grow its audience.
3. Our webinar series as well as our Spanish webinar series continue to secure great speakers.
4. Our Coaching Program—designed and managed by our Women’s Leadership Forum—expanded out of the test and continues to receive very positive feedback.
5. Our Peer-to-Peer leadership teams—CEOs, CMOs, C-Level Women—in >$1B companies continue to gain traction and were an integral part of the global conference. We are exploring groups for CIOs, CFOs, and others.
6. Our entrepreneur Business Catapult program has been revised to provide opportunities to alumni entrepreneurs, coaches, and investors – with a financial benefit for the Network.
7. Our Younger Alumni efforts are being bolstered by the addition of several younger alumni to the Board.
8. We executed a new event at the Conference dedicated to our Black Alumni with the objective of better serving this community.
9. We are in the process of expanding a program with the Company’s Contract Talent group which wants to hire alumni as contract employees given our understanding of the business and the values of Procter & Gamble. This is initially a US-based program, but the intention is to expand internationally to countries based on local labor laws.
10. We continued to add and build our chapter organization and had several chapter leaders in attendance at the Conference.
11. As can be seen in the Alumni Foundation Impact Report, our Foundation had a banner year in terms of both fundraising and grants, dramatically increasing our impact against the objective of economic empowerment around the world.

If you will allow me a moment of reflection beyond the reporting of performance and plans. I’d like to say something about our alumni… our friends. With the world continuing to face significant issues, I hear stories from our alumni who have been helped by fellow alumni and about alumni who continue to be a source of strength for one another. The Network was founded to help our alumni easily connect or re-connect for personal or business reasons. I didn’t anticipate how much more meaningful it has become.

As we complete our 23rd year, I am pleased to report that the Network and the Foundation are healthy and thriving—and it’s all thanks to you.  From our families to yours, our sincere wish for 2024 Peace On Earth and Goodwill toward Everyone.

Ed Tazzia, Chairman

As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve shared. It’s been a year filled with immense gratitude for the unwavering support of our community. The P&G Alumni Foundation wants to thank YOU.

Thank you for being the heartbeat of our Foundation. Your contributions have made dreams achievable, futures brighter, and communities stronger.

TOGETHER, alums combine to be a force for good multiplier and change lives!

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Dan Hamilton was a longtime friend and mentor to many. He was an experienced marketing, media, and creative leader who passed away suddenly last December of 2022. This is the second of two conversations with friends and colleagues who knew Dan—this one with two fellow P&G Digital Alums: Bob Arnold, now a Media Innovation leader at Google, and Aaron Fetters, now CEO of Transparent Partners.

Dan Hamilton was a dreamer, a mentor, and someone who had a passion for coloring outside the lines and breaking all the rules while bringing us along for the ride. Dan was a bandmate, a father, and a friend. He was born in Seattle in 1969 to Valerie and Vernon “Bud” Hamilton. Bud is a fellow P&G Alum who retired after 37 years as a VP in Sales, Marketing, and Governance, and one of the reasons Dan came to P&G. Dan grew up in Cincinnati later studied journalism and jazz guitar at the University of Cincinnati and CCM, he co-founded the band Spookfloaters, which he toured with, then went back get his Masters of Computer Science from Miami of Ohio, after which he joined P&G as one of the earliest digital marketing managers, starting in the beauty business on Olay. Dan quickly changed the game in digital, rising to become the media leader of Olay, arguably one of P&G’s most innovative brands in marketing and media during Dan’s tenure. Over nearly 15 years Dan worked across Olay digital, Olay media, Olay design, P&G’s corporate brand, and personal care. Dan spent another seven years in Colorado as a marketing, media, and creative leader at WhiteWave Foods, which later merged with Danone. In 2021 he joined Ocean Spray as the company’s Head of Marketing Center of Excellence.

Throughout his entire career, Dan was a friend and mentor to the many who had the privilege of working with him. He was always one of the Alums we wanted to reconnect with on this Learnings from Leaders podcast, but we regret missing our chance. So, to capture some of the “Learnings from Dan,” we wanted to share a few stories from those who knew him well.

Got a Dan story? Please send an email or voice memo to pgalumpod@gmail.com. We’d love to hear it and share it with the many friends and family who survived him.

We know you’ll enjoy this candid conversation about our good friend, Dan.

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December 8, 2023

Donate Now 2023 Impact Report

We know there are many places to make donations. Why is the P&G Alumni Foundation unique?

Here are the thoughts of John Pepper and David Taylor on why they give to the P&G Alumni Foundation:

“I’d say there are three key reasons. One is P&G people are involved, specifically involved in helping pick the right project. Pick projects that look like they can be sustainable. They look like they have the right to succeed. People who are going to be able to help guide the organization to success. We have P&G people connected with every one of these projects. Not just nominate them, which they do, but also to help them succeed. Two is the ability of P&G people to help the organization leverage the money that P&G gives. Usually, at least two to one, sometimes three to one. It all adds up.”

“Three, David mentioned polarization today, and there’s a huge decline in trust. I think we all understand and value trust. Finding a group of people and an organization we can be part of and that we trust is important for where you donate.”

Donate today to have your impact doubled!  It’s with true gratitude to former P&G Chairman & CEO, David Taylor that every dollar donated to the Alumni Foundation will be 100% MATCHED through the end of 2023.

Your donation of $25 becomes $50, $100 becomes $200, $1,000 becomes $2,000, and so on up to $200,000!
Thank you for donating, creating hope, and improving lives.

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November 30, 2023

As alums, most of us would agree that we share a common sense of gratitude for skills learned and friends made at P&G. At the P&G Alumni Foundation, this gratitude is what drives us to pay it forward. With gratitude, we harness the power of the P&G Alumni Network to create a global force for good—giving grants and applying our collective experience to help people in need thrive economically.

From bees to biofertilizers, medical skills to micro-loans, sewing machines to student readiness, tech to transportation, and computers to micro businesses—the grants lift up hundreds of thousands of individuals and their families. While we have come a long way, there is still much to be done. For every grant we make, two are waiting for funding—that’s 5,000 people not trained and 2,000 new businesses not started this year alone.

But there is hope—and there is help.

It is with true gratitude to former P&G Chairman & CEO, David Taylor that every dollar donated to the Alumni Foundation will be 100% MATCHED through the end of 2023. Your donation of $25 becomes $50, $100 becomes $200, $1,000 becomes $2,000, and so on—up to $200,000!

DONATE TODAY AND GET MATCHED! 

Join David and the P&G Alumni Foundation as we UNLEASH gratitude around the world! Thank you again, David, for this amazing gift and lovely video with fellow former P&G Chairman & CEO, John Pepper and Foundation Board Member, Ida Abdalkhani.

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Carol Fusek is a NeuroLeadership Institute brain-based coach who works with individuals, organizations, and families to help them thrive. Currently based in Singapore, Carol was P&G’s Asia’s Associate Director of Customer Service and Logistics and held various leadership roles throughout her 26-year career with P&G.

As a coach, Carol is influenced by brain science and how it can shape leaders and teams. In this candid conversation, we discuss how brain-based coaching can bring about lasting change. Carol talks about the SCARF model—which involves five domains of human social experience: Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness—a powerful neuroscience-based model for coaching. We explore hot topics such as inclusion, psychological safety, and trust. We talk about how leaders and organizations can prepare for change and a lot more.

This is a continuation of our series with P&G Alumni Coaching where leading Alumni will dive deep into relevant topics. Just as professional athletes have a coach to help them perform at their best, coaching can help you thrive in your career and life through powerful questioning, exploration, and action planning. P&G Alums can learn more and sign up for their first free session at coaching.pgalums.com.

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