US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has announced that Mariano Martin, the company’s global customer business development officer, will retire on 30 June.

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Martin will step down from his role at the beginning of next month, in order to work closely with his successor to ensure a smooth transition with P&G’s retail customers and global customer business development organisation.


Robert Fregolle, Jr., currently vice president of customer business development for P&G Asia, has been named as Martin’s replacement. 


Fregolle will report to Werner Geissler, vice chairman – global operations.


“Mariano’s vision and leadership has enabled P&G to become a strong partner and preferred supplier to retail customers around the world,” said P&G chairman and CEO A.G. Lafley.

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On Fregolle’s appointment, Lafley added: “Bob has been part of P&G’s customer business development leadership for more than a decade. He’s worked in developed and developing markets and global and regional businesses, and has partnered with large retailers, distributors and high-frequency stores.


“He has the diverse, global experience to continue to strengthen our customer relationships in this challenging business environment and beyond.”

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