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Robert J. McDonald

Robert J. McDonald is an American businessman and former government official, best known for serving as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from 2014 to 2015. Prior to his government role, he had a successful career at Procter & Gamble, where he held various leadership positions. McDonald focused on improving healthcare services for veterans during his tenure, addressing issues like delays in care and enhancing the overall efficiency of the department. His leadership aimed to implement reforms and increase accountability within the VA to better serve the needs of veterans.