
Birthplace
Cairo, Egypt
Education
The American University in Cairo, B.A. Business Administration, 1996
Date Joined P&G
June 6, 1997
Hesham Tohamy Abd El Hak
Chief Executive Officer, Baby and Feminine Care, Procter & Gamble
Hesham Tohamy Abd El Hak leads P&G Baby and Feminine Care business, a critical portfolio generating over $13 billion in annual sales. At the helm of P&G’s largest brand, Pampers, along with iconic names like Always, Tampax, and Luvs, he orchestrates market leadership and sustainable growth for products essential to daily life globally.
Recognized as a transformative leader and master brand builder, Hesham’s career is defined by a relentless drive to challenge the status quo. He is instrumental in accelerating growth and revitalizing organizations—financially, operationally, and culturally—to unlock sustained value creation. His strategic acumen has been honed across an extensive international career spanning Fabric & Home Care, Beauty, Baby Care, and Feminine Care, with senior leadership roles across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, China, and North America.
Prior to his current role, Hesham served as President of Feminine Care, where his vision propelled the business to disproportionate category growth and significant market share gains. He pioneered the acquisition and successful scaling of This Is L, firmly establishing P&G’s leadership in the burgeoning Naturals segment. Beyond market expansion, Hesham is a passionate advocate for global citizenship, championing impactful initiatives such as Always #endperiodpoverty, #likeagirl, and the Tampax #timetotampax education campaign, demonstrating a commitment to societal impact beyond profit.
Hesham champions a culture of high performance rooted in diversity. He is a strong proponent of nurturing diverse talent and building peak-performing teams that instinctively understand and delight consumers. He masterfully harnesses varied perspectives, transforming differences into powerful accelerators for faster progress, bolder creativity, and continuous success. His leadership is equally focused on cultivating world-class brand-building capabilities and fostering a pipeline of transformational leaders across the organization.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Hesham maintains a deep engagement with the arts, pursuing passions in visual arts and industrial design. He dedicates his time and expertise as a Board of Trustees member for the Cincinnati Art Museum, reflecting his commitment to cultural enrichment.
Birthplace
Cairo, EgyptEducation
The American University in Cairo, B.A. Business Administration, 1996Date Joined P&G
June 6, 1997| Year | Positions Held |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Chief Executive Officer, Baby and Feminine Care; President, Baby Care |
| 2022 | President, Feminine Care |
| 2018 | Senior Vice President, Feminine Care, North America Brand Franchise Leader, Always Pads and Tampax |
| 2016 | Senior Vice President, Feminine Care, Greater China |
| 2013 | Marketing Director, Hair Care, APAC & IMEA |
| 2010 | Marketing Director, Fabric & Home Care, Greater China |
| 2008 | Marketing Director, Fabric & Home Care, CEEMEA |
| 2005 | Associate Marketing Director, Paper & Home Care, CEEMEA |
| 2000 | Brand Manager, Tide and Mr. Clean Laundry, Canada |
| 1999 | Brand Manager, Ariel, CEEMEA |
| 1998 | Asst. Brand Manager, Ariel, CEEMEA |
| 1997 | Asst. Brand Manager, Hair Care, CEEMEA |