Bob McDonald (businessman)
Bob McDonald | |
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8th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
In office July 30, 2014 – January 20, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Deputy | Sloan Gibson |
Preceded by | Eric Shinseki |
Succeeded by | David Shulkin |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Alan McDonald June 20, 1953 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
Spouse | Diane McDonald |
Children | 2 |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) University of Utah (MBA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1975–1980 |
Rank | Captain |
Awards | Meritorious Service Medal[1] |
Robert Alan McDonald (born June 20, 1953) served as the eighth
Early life and education
McDonald was born on June 20, 1953, in
Career
McDonald joined Procter & Gamble in 1980[11] and worked in various roles before becoming president and Chief Executive in 2009.[12] He assumed the Chairman of the Board role 2010. As chief executive officer, McDonald oversaw a $10 billion restructuring plan.[13][14][15]
Amid the
In 2014 McDonald led a community-based task force to help the city of Cincinnati renovate its
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
McDonald succeeded Eric Shinseki, who resigned in 2014, due to the
In 2014, U.S. President Obama nominated McDonald to the Cabinet position of United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs.[23]
Obama cited McDonald's business background with P&G and experience revitalizing organizations in his decision.[24] McDonald was approved by the United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the full Senate by unanimous vote.[25][4]
McDonald recruited new medical personnel in the early months of his tenure at VA. As of June 2015, VA had increased onboard staff.[26]
McDonald opposed privatization of the VA. Donald Trump replaced him with David Shulkin, who also opposed privatization, and was also replaced.[27]
In 2015, McDonald admitted he misspoke trying to engage a homeless veteran about his serving in the
Philanthropy
McDonald and his wife, Diane, founded the McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character.[29]
Personal life
In July 2020, McDonald was appointed by the
McDonald donated a statue of
In 2007, McDonald received the inaugural Leadership Excellence Award from the
McDonald and his wife, Diane, have two children.[20]
References
- ^ Holland, Steve (June 29, 2014). "Obama to nominate former P&G CEO Bob McDonald as veterans secretary". Reuters. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "Bob McDonald Biography". Archived from the original on May 11, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Obama selects former Procter and Gamble executive Robert McDonald to head Veterans Affairs".
- ^ a b Profile, periodicalpress.senate.gov; accessed February 24, 2015.
- ^ Pace, Julie. "Obama picks former Procter & Gamble head Robert McDonald to lead Veterans Affairs". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ^ a b Eilperin, Juliet (June 29, 2014). "Bob McDonald, former P&G chief, to be Obama's nominee to lead Veterans Affairs". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ a b "Member Profile: Robert A. McDonald". Horatio Alger Association. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ Alexander, Antoine (June 30, 2014). "Reports: Former P&G chief Robert McDonald to lead Veterans Affairs". Drug Store News. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "University of Utah grad has ambitious plans as new CEO of P&G". Desert News (Associated Press). June 11, 2009. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "Bennet Joins Senate to Confirm New VA Secretary". Senate.gov. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ^ "Bob McDonald Biography". Archived from the original on May 11, 2013. Retrieved July 19, 2010.
- ^ Reingold, Jennifer (February 25, 2013). "Can P&G's CEO Hang On?". Fortune. 167 (3): 66–75.
- ^ "UPDATE 4-P&G posts solid quarter, gives CEO more breathing room". reuters.com. January 25, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ "Procter & Gamble to unveil restructuring plan this year". bizjournal.com. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ Edwards, Jim. "P&G CEO Bob McDonald Steps Down After Pressure From Bill Ackman, Activist Investor". businessinsider.com. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ Isidore, Chris. "Ackman wins, P&G dumps CEO". CNNMoney. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "Return of P&G's former CEO puts his reputation at stake | Seattle Times Newspaper". old.seattletimes.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "Robert A. McDonald retiring from P&G". Reuters. May 23, 2013. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ^ a b The Enquirer. "Bob McDonald ready for next act". www.cincinnati.com. The Enquirer. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- ^ The News Record (November 5, 2014). "Union terminal levy passes". www.newsrecord.org. The News Record. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- ^ Nelson, Colleen McCain; Ng, Serena (June 30, 2014). "Former Procter & Gamble CEO Tapped as New VA Secretary". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ^ McDonald nominated as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, whitehouse.gov; accessed February 24, 2015.
- National Archives.
- ^ Senate committee unanimously supports McDonald confirmation as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, veterans.senate.gov; accessed February 24, 2015.
- ^ "VA Making Progress to Improve Service for Veterans" (PDF). Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ Jackson withdraws from nomination for VA Secretary. Interview with Robert McDonald, former secretary. By Rachel Maddow. The Rachel Maddow Show. MSNBC. April 26, 2018
- ^ a b Huffington Post (February 24, 2015). "VA Secretary Robert McDonald Falsely Claimed He Served In Special Forces". The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Spotlight on Leaders". NY Times Education. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ George W. Bush Presidential Center. "Bush Institute Announces Endowed Fellows to Advance Mission and Broaden Expertise". bushcenter.org. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Biden expands transition team, adding key campaign allies and top Obama-Biden policy hands". CNN. September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ RecordOnline. "West Point unveils statue of Grant". www.recordonlilne.com. Times Herald-Record. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Robert McDonald, Director since: 2005". www.xerox.com.
- ^ "Bob McDonald - Thayer Development Group". www.thayerleaderdevelopment.com.
- ^ "International Advisory Council". www.edb.gov.sg.