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Apparel & Fashion (Denim)
Senior Lecturer / Harvard Business School / Chairman of the Board / HP
Charles "Chip" Bergh is a highly accomplished business leader, best known for his 12-year tenure as the President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., where he orchestrated a dramatic turnaround of the iconic brand. He previously spent 28 years at Procter & Gamble, holding various leadership roles, including Group President of Global Grooming. Currently, he serves as a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and is the Chairman of the Board at HP.
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Independent Board Director
Chairman of the Board
Independent Director
Executive Vice Chairman of the Board
Former President and Chief Executive Officer (retired)
Group President, Global Grooming
President, ASEAN, Australasia, India (AAI)
Vice President, Beverages (Coffee & Juice)
General Manager, Hard Surface Cleaners
Brand Manager, Associate Advertising Manager, Advertising Manager roles
US Army Officer (Captain)
2nd Lieutenant
Bachelor of Arts
Core business, leadership, and brand management competencies developed over decades at P&G and Levi Strauss & Co.
Apparel & Fashion (Denim)
Consumer Goods (FMCG), Technology (Board Governance)
Higher Education (Lecturer)
Turnaround Specialist, Visionary, Results-Oriented, Decisive
Brand Revival, Corporate Culture, Global Expansion, Sustainability