R. Alexandra Keith

R. Alexandra (Alex) Keith (born 1968) is an American businesswoman, and CEO of Procter & Gamble's global beauty division.

Early life Keith earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Arizona in 1989.

Career Keith joined P&G in 1989. She spent her first seven years in manufacturing and logistics, before moving into marketing. Then, from 2014 to 2017, Keith was head of the skin and personal care division.

Keith became president of Procter & Gamble's $11.4 billion global beauty business in July 2017, when she succeeded Patrice Louvet. In November 2018, she was promoted to CEO of P&G's global beauty division, effective July 2019.

For five consecutive years, Keith has been named to Fortune's international list of most powerful women in business, first entering the roster at #26 in 2017.

COVID graduations In May 2020, Keith joined other business people and celebrities for a virtual commencement event hosted by Her Campus in lieu of in-person graduation ceremonies cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Affiliations As of June 2021, Keith is on the boards of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and Personal Care Products Council.