R. Alexandra (Alex) Keith (born 1968) is an American businesswoman, and CEO of

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's global beauty division.

Early life

Keith earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the

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in 1989.

Career

Keith joined P&G in 1989. She spent her first seven years in manufacturing and logistics, before moving into marketing. From 2010 to 2014, Keith worked in the fabric care division of P&G. Then, from 2014 to 2017, Keith was head of the skin and personal care division. Keith became president of

's $11.4 billion global beauty business in July 2017, when she succeeded

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. In November 2018, she was promoted to CEO of P&G's global beauty division, effective July 2019. For five consecutive years, Keith has been named to Fortune's international list of most powerful women in business, first entering the roster at #26 in 2017. In May 2020, Keith joined other business people and celebrities for a virtual commencement event hosted by

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in lieu of in-person

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ceremonies cancelled due to

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concerns. As of June 2021, Keith is on the boards of

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(CEW) and

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Personal life

Keith married in 2006.

References

Living people Procter & Gamble people American women in business University of Arizona alumni 1960s births 21st-century American women {{US-business-bio-1960s-stub