Michael B. Polk | |
Nationality: | American |
Alma Mater: | Cornell University Harvard Business School |
Occupation: | Businessman |
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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