Michael T. Cowhig retired in December 2006 as President, Global Technical and Manufacturing of The Procter & Gamble Company--Gillette Global Business Unit (a manufacturer and marketer of consumer products), a post he held since October 1, 2005. Prior thereto, he held the position of President, Global Technical and Manufacturing of The Gillette Company from January 2004 to October 2005. Mr. Cowhig joined Gillette in 1968, and thereafter served in a variety of roles, including Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Technical Operations--Stationery Products from 1996 to 1997, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Technical Operations--Grooming from 1997 to 2000, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Business Development from 2000 to 2002, and Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Technical Operations from 2002 to 2004. Mr. Cowhig is also a director of CCL Industries, a global manufacturer of specialty packaging and labeling solutions for the consumer products and healthcare industries.