Korea P&G announced on August 3 that it has appointed Rohini Venkateswaran, the Chief Sales Officer of P&G India, as its new CEO as of August 1.
Venkateswaran brings over 20 years of experience in sales, market strategy, distribution channels, e-commerce, and brand management across major global markets, including India, the U.S., the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Since joining P&G India in 2005, he has served as Chief Sales Officer, overseeing sales strategy and business growth while leading channel strategies that encompass major retailers and e-commerce.
Venkateswaran stated, "Korea is a strategically important market for P&G due to its high consumer expectations and rapid market changes. I aim to understand the unique needs of Korean consumers and deliver innovations and value that meet their expectations."
Korea P&G explained that this appointment aligns with P&G's talent development strategy, which involves rotating leaders with global business experience to key markets to cultivate the next generation of global leaders.
Lee Ji-young, who led Korea P&G for the past four years, has transitioned to oversee P&G's skincare division in Greater China.
Additionally, Korea P&G has implemented an early responsibility system that empowers employees with authority from the start of their careers, along with an internal promotion system that nurtures internal talent for executive roles. Notably, 99% of P&G's global executives, including the former CEO, have been developed from within the company.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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