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


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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