Eric Gruen
About Eric Gruen
Eric Gruen is the Vice President of North America Olay at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in marketing and sales across various industries.
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Eric Gruen is currently serving as the Vice President North America Olay at Procter & Gamble.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Eric Gruen holds the position of Vice President North America Olay at Procter & Gamble. His responsibilities include leading both upstream and downstream brand strategies for Olay. During his tenure, he focuses on turning around and growing billion-dollar businesses while learning new leadership methodologies and consumer connection strategies.
Previous Experience at Newell Rubbermaid
Prior to joining Procter & Gamble, Eric Gruen worked at Newell Rubbermaid as a Sales Representative from 2007 to 2009. During his two years in this role, he gained valuable experience in sales strategy and market penetration.
Internships and Early Career Roles
Eric Gruen's early career consists of several internships and roles across various industries. He interned at Ford Motor Company for three months in 2006, Brighter Minds Media for five months from 2005 to 2006, and Smith Barney for two months in 2005. Additionally, he worked in sales at Circuit City from 2001 to 2004.
Educational Background
Eric Gruen has a comprehensive educational background in marketing. He earned an MBA from the University of Connecticut School of Business, studying from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he completed his BSBA in Marketing at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, where he studied from 2003 to 2007.
Expertise in Brand Strategies and P&L Management
Eric Gruen possesses deep expertise in regional profit and loss (P&L) management and global strategy execution. His experience spans various industries including batteries, fabric care, beauty, and retail. He has successfully led both upstream and downstream brand strategies for multiple billion-dollar brands.