Class Day 2003: Congratulations Speakers and Faculty Award Winners!
Tara Hahn (OI), Darren Jackson (OH), David Russell (OD), Erin Russell (OC), Contributing Writers
Issue date: 4/28/03 Section: News
On June 4th, the day before graduation, the Class of 2003 students, families and faculty will gather for Class Day. Class Day gives us all a chance to reflect on our experiences at HBS and to spend time together the day before Commencement. Events will include a ceremony with a guest speaker, an elected student speaker, and faculty award recipients.
And, now, announcing this year's speakers...
Guest Speaker: A.G. Lafley
We are delighted to announce that A.G. Lafley, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive of the Proctor & Gamble Company, will be our distinguished Class Day speaker.
Mr. Lafley graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in History and served in the Navy for five years before attending Harvard Business School in the class of 1977. After graduating from HBS, Mr. Lafley joined Proctor & Gamble in Marketing where he held several positions in P&G's Laundry and Cleaning business. In 1992, Mr. Lafley was named Group Vice President for the Laundry and Cleaning Products business.
In 1995, Mr. Lafley was promoted to Executive Vice President, where he served as President of Proctor & Gamble Asia. Under his stewardship, P&G's business in China grew from less than $90 million to approximately $1 billion. He also led the Asia business successfully through a currency crisis and the impact of the Kobe, Japan earthquake.
In 1999, Mr. Lafley became the President of Global Beauty Care and North America, which attained record high net sales under his leadership.
Mr. Lafley also focused on developing a global strategy to revitalize the Beauty Care business, with emphasis on innovations in product and marketing.
Mr. Lafley was elected President and Chief Executive of Proctor & Gamble in 2000 and he was named Chairman of the Board in 2002.
During that time, Mr. Lafley has conveyed his vision for P&G's future growth, leading the 2001 acquisition of Clairol. Mr. Lafley has also focused the Company on consistent delivery of its long-term goals.
And, now, announcing this year's speakers...
Guest Speaker: A.G. Lafley
We are delighted to announce that A.G. Lafley, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive of the Proctor & Gamble Company, will be our distinguished Class Day speaker.
Mr. Lafley graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in History and served in the Navy for five years before attending Harvard Business School in the class of 1977. After graduating from HBS, Mr. Lafley joined Proctor & Gamble in Marketing where he held several positions in P&G's Laundry and Cleaning business. In 1992, Mr. Lafley was named Group Vice President for the Laundry and Cleaning Products business.
In 1995, Mr. Lafley was promoted to Executive Vice President, where he served as President of Proctor & Gamble Asia. Under his stewardship, P&G's business in China grew from less than $90 million to approximately $1 billion. He also led the Asia business successfully through a currency crisis and the impact of the Kobe, Japan earthquake.
In 1999, Mr. Lafley became the President of Global Beauty Care and North America, which attained record high net sales under his leadership.
Mr. Lafley also focused on developing a global strategy to revitalize the Beauty Care business, with emphasis on innovations in product and marketing.
Mr. Lafley was elected President and Chief Executive of Proctor & Gamble in 2000 and he was named Chairman of the Board in 2002.
During that time, Mr. Lafley has conveyed his vision for P&G's future growth, leading the 2001 acquisition of Clairol. Mr. Lafley has also focused the Company on consistent delivery of its long-term goals.