Procter & Gamble Co., also known as
P&G, is an American
multinational consumer goods company headquartered in
downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, founded by
William Procter and
James Gamble, both from the United Kingdom. Its products include
cleaning agents, and
personal care products. Prior to the sale of
Pringles to the
Kellogg Company, its product line included foods and beverages. In 2014, P&G recorded $83.1 billion in sales. On August 1, 2014, P&G announced it was streamlining the company, dropping around 100 brands and concentrating on the remaining 80 brands, which produced 95 percent of the company's profits.
A.G. Lafley, the company's chairman, president and CEO until October 31, 2015, said the future P&G would be "a much simpler, much less complex company of leading brands that's easier to manage and operate". David Taylor became P&G CEO and President effective November 1, 2015. P&G remains a highly selective employer as less than 1% of all applicants are hired annually.