US' Nordstrom adds Guy B Persaud to board of directors

Persaud, who brings nearly 30 years of cross-continental experience to the table, currently serves as the president of a new business unit at Procter & Gamble. He has held various senior roles at the company, working across four continents and navigating diverse cultural contexts. His expertise lies in leading multi-billion-dollar businesses and global organisations.

A native of Canada, Persaud completed his Master of Business Administration from McGill University. His past roles at Procter & Gamble include senior vice president in fabric and home care departments for both Latin America and greater China, along with being a global franchise leader.

"We're thrilled to welcome Guy to our board of directors. Guy has a long track record of identifying strategic growth opportunities for businesses, uncovering unmet customer needs and creating long-term shareholder value at P&G. His experience leading global organisations and tackling complex business scenarios will complement the existing strengths of our board to help drive our business forward as we continue to execute on our strategy,” Brad Tilden, chairman of the Nordstrom Board, said in a media release.

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