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James M. Kilts

Born: 10-Feb-1948
Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Business
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: CEO of Gillette, 2001-05

Reportedly received $165-$180M upon Gillette's buyout by Procter & Gamble.

Wife: Sandra

    University: BA History, Knox College (1970)
    University: MBA, University of Chicago (1974)
    Administrator: Trustee, Knox College (past)
    Administrator: Trustee, University of Chicago
    Administrator: Advisory Council, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago

    Centerview Partners Management LLC Founding Partner (2006-)
    Procter & Gamble Vice Chairman (2005-06)
    Gillette CEO (2001-05)
    Gillette President (2003-05)
    Nabisco President and CEO (1998-99)
    Philip Morris EVP Worldwide Food (1994-97)
    Kraft Foods President of Kraft USA (1989-94)
    Kraft Foods President of Kraft Limited, Canada (1985-87)
    Kraft Foods Senior VP Strategy of Kraft General Foods (1987-89)
    Kraft Foods VP of Oscar Mayer Foods (1984-85)
    General Foods (1970-84)
    Member of the Board of Del Monte (2011-)
    Member of the Board of Gillette (as Chairman, 2001-05)
    Member of the Board of May Department Stores
    Member of the Board of MeadWestvaco (2006-)
    Member of the Board of Metropolitan Life
    Member of the Board of The New York Times Company (2005-08)
    Member of the Board of Pfizer (2007-)
    Citigroup International Advisory Board
    American Institute for Contemporary German Studies Board of Directors
    Bush-Cheney '04
    College Board Trustee
    Every Republican is Crucial PAC
    George W. Bush for President
    Grocery Manufacturers of America Past Chairman
    International Executive Service Corps Board of Directors
    John Kerry for President
    John McCain 2008
    McCain-Palin Victory 2008
    National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors
    Prosperity PAC
    Romney for President
    Romney Victory Inc.
    Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee
    Objectivists






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