As new Procter & Gamble (PG 0.01%) CEO A.G. Lafley retakes the reins from predecessor Robert MacDonald, he'll find a company that is extending its reach globally into developing consumer markets. A key area for P&G is the African continent. In the accompanying video, Fool contributor Asit Sharma examines P&G's recent manufacturing investments in Africa, and discusses what this means for the company and its future growth.
P&G in Africa
By Asit Sharma – May 31, 2013 at 3:18PM
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The consumer goods giant focuses on a key future growth market.
About the Author
Asit Sharma, CPA, is a Senior Investment Analyst and Lead Advisor at The Motley Fool.
Prior to his current position, Asit was a contributing writer and editor for Fool.com, CFO of a middle-market manufacturer, and a finance consultant.
He holds a B.A. in English Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill and a M.A. in English Literature from New York University.