Michael B. Polk | |
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Born | 1960or1961(age 63–64) [1] |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Cornell University Harvard Business School |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | former CEO, Newell Brands |
Term | 2011-2019 |
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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