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Mark Ketchum is a member of the Kraft Foods Board of Directors and President and Chief Executive Officer of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with a strong portfolio of brands, including PaperMate, Sharpie, Levolor, Calphalon, Rubbermaid and Graco. Mr. Ketchum was appointed to his current role in October 2005 and has been a director of the company since December 2004.
Before joining Newell Rubbermaid, Mr. Ketchum enjoyed a successful career at Procter & Gamble (P&G) in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Ketchum joined P&G in 1971 and advanced through various positions in operations, marketing, brand management and general management.
He served as Vice President and General Manager of the Tissue and Towels business from 1990 to 1996, where he was credited with repositioning the Charmin and Bounty brands and for driving their dramatic profit and share growth. He also served as President, North American Paper Products from 1996 to 1999 before being named President, Global Baby and Family Care where he led the dramatic turnaround of the global Pampers brand. A 33-year veteran of P&G, Mr. Ketchum retired in October 2004.
Mr. Ketchum is an alumnus of Cornell University where he earned a degree in industrial engineering and operations research. He serves as trustee of the Cornell Rowing Association at his alma mater.
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