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Philip Duncan

Birthplace
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.

Education
Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, M.B.A., 1992

University of Kentucky, B.A., Design & Advertising, 1987

Date Joined P&G
August 1, 2008

Phil Duncan

Chief Design Officer

Phil Duncan leads P&G’s global Design discipline in transforming the strategies of the company’s ten product categories into superior, holistic consumer experiences. Working seamlessly from innovation to execution, his organization applies design thinking and technical expertise to all aspects of package, product, retail, digital and environment design.

Phil began his career at P&G in brand management in 1991, working on several brands in the Hair Care category. He joined Landor Associates, a major branding and design consultancy, in 1995—eventually becoming Managing Director of the Chicago and Cincinnati offices and building Cincinnati into the largest office in the Landor network. Phil then became President, Landor Europe and Middle East in 2006, and led a network of more than eight offices to record levels of revenue and profitability.

Phil returned to P&G in 2008, where he was appointed the Company’s Chief Design Officer. He and his talented team of world-class designers share a passion for creating growth and superiority for our P&G Brands.

Birthplace

Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.


Education

Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, M.B.A., 1992
University of Kentucky, B.A., Design & Advertising, 1987


Date Joined P&G

August 1, 2008


Year Positions Held
2008 Chief Design Officer
1995 Brand Management, Assistant Brand Manager, Vidal Sassoon
1992 Brand Management, Assistant Brand Manager, Prell
Year Business Affiliations Prior to Rejoining P&G
2006 President, Landor Associates, Europe and Middle East
2001 Managing Director, Landor Associates, Cincinnati and Chicago
1995 Executive Director, Senior Consultant, Landor Associates

Affiliations and Activities

  • Consumer Technology Association, Board of Industry Leaders
  • The Conference Board, Design Leaders Council, Member
  • ArtsWave, Region Board Member, P&G Chair
  • Fast Company Impact Council, Member
  • Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Former Board Member
  • Ohio State University, Advancement Committee, Former Member