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Robert K. McDonald

Robert K. McDonald is an American business executive and former government official. He served as the CEO of Procter & Gamble, a major consumer goods company, from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he was the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2017, overseeing programs for U.S. military veterans. McDonald has a background in management and military service, holding a position in the U.S. Army before entering the corporate world. His leadership roles reflect experience in business strategy, organizational management, and public service.