| R. Alexandra (Alex) Keith | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Alma Mater: | University of Arizona |
| Occupation: | Businesswoman |
| CEO of global beauty division, Procter & Gamble | |
| Term: | July 2019- |
| Predecessor: | Patrice Louvet |
R. Alexandra (Alex) Keith (born 1968) is an American businesswoman, and CEO of Procter & Gamble's global beauty division.
Keith earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Arizona in 1989.[1] [2]
Keith joined P&G in 1989.[3] She spent her first seven years in manufacturing and logistics, before moving into marketing.[3]
From 2010 to 2014, Keith worked in the fabric care division of P&G.<ref>News: P&G names new head of beauty. Coolidge. Alexander. Cincinnati.com. 17 September 2019. Then, from 2014 to 2017, Keith was head of the skin and personal care division.[4]
Keith became president of Procter & Gamble's $11.4 billion global beauty business in July 2017, when she succeeded Patrice Louvet.[5] [6] In November 2018, she was promoted to CEO of P&G's global beauty division, effective July 2019.[7]
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.[8] [9] [10] [11]
In May 2020, Keith joined other business people and celebrities for a virtual commencement event hosted by Her Campus in lieu of in-person graduation ceremonies cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.[12]
As of June 2021, Keith is on the boards of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and Personal Care Products Council.[13] [14]
Keith married in 2006.[1]