P&G’s David Taylor on Culture, Activists, Crisis Readiness & More
When you’ve led one of the largest consumer products companies worldwide, rebuilt global supply chains in a time of crisis, and chair a regulated international transportation leader, you have undoubtedly amassed boardroom lessons that every director will want to hear.
David Taylor served as Chair and CEO of P&G during its highly transformative period bringing the company and board through a visible contentious proxy fight and delivered sustainable growth while reinforcing culture and value creation. He continues to serve as Chair of Delta Air Lines and is now Chair of Opella, as well as serving on various other boards.
Join Abby Adlerman, CEO of Boardspan, as she interviews David to explore:
- How to build true organizational agility and prepare for crises before they hit
- Constructive lessons from activist engagements
- Baking innovation and reinvention into your culture and strategy
- Top tips for highly effective succession planning
These are precisely the challenges boards are facing now. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a leader who has lived them.
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Our Guest
David Taylor
Chairman of the Board, Delta Air Lines; Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Opella; Senior Advisor, Clayton Dubilier & Rice;
Former Chairman, President & CEO, Procter & Gamble
David Taylor led Procter & Gamble’s turnaround as Chairman, President, and CEO from 2015 to 2021, and later as Executive Chairman until 2022—revitalizing its culture, elevating product excellence, and returning the company to sustainable growth and top-tier shareholder returns.
Over four decades at P&G, he held senior leadership roles across Beauty, Grooming, Health, Family, and Home Care, guiding global brands including Gillette, Pantene, and Crest. He began in product supply, gaining broad experience in manufacturing, logistics, and operations, and later led businesses in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Today, David chairs Delta Air Lines and Opella and serves as Senior Advisor to Clayton Dubilier & Rice. Beyond business, he has chaired The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, served on the boards of Feeding America and Catalyst, and remains active with Duke University, where he earned a BS in electrical engineering and now serves on the Board of Trustees.
Your Host
Abby Adlerman
CEO, Boardspan
Abby Adlerman is CEO and founder of Boardspan, the leading software and tech-enabled services company focusing exclusively on the needs of boards of directors. She brings more than 25 years of governance and board experience to Boardspan’s clients and has developed a widespread reputation as a leading authority in the field.
Previously, Abby was on the senior leadership team at Russell Reynolds where she oversaw the Asia Pac PE business from Singapore after leading the North America PE business and managing the San Francisco office. Abby spent 15 years on Wall Street working with boards and C-suite executives on a range of financing and M&A strategies.
She has a BS in Engineering from Lafayette College and an MPPM from Yale University.