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John Smale, Former CEO of P&G and Chairman of GM, Dies at 84

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By:
Jack Neff
November 21, 2011 01:16 AM

Former Procter & Gamble Co. Chairman-CEO John Smale died Saturday at 84, leaving behind a legacy that included transforming that company and, after his retirement, shaking up management and instituting P&G-style brand management at General Motors Corp.

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