Michael B. Polk

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Michael B. Polk
Born1960/1961(age 61–62) [1]
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater Cornell University
Harvard Business School
OccupationBusinessman
Titleformer CEO, Newell Brands
Term2011-2019

Michael B. Polk (born 1960/61) is an American businessman, and was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Newell Brands from 2011 until his retirement in 2019.

Polk earned a bachelor's degree in operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell University, where he sang with the Cornell University Glee Club and The Hangovers, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. [1] [2]

In March 2019, Newell Brands announced that Polk would retire at the end of the second quarter. [3]

In June 2019, Chris Peterson, chief financial officer (CFO) was appointed as interim CEO until a permanent CEO is found. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Executive Profile: Michael B. Polk". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  2. ":: Our Leadership ::". www.newellbrands.com. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  3. Wang, Christine (2019-03-14). "Newell Brands CEO Michael Polk to retire at end of second quarter". www.cnbc.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  4. "Newell Brands names CFO Christopher Peterson as interim CEO". Reuters. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.