Obama to nominate former P&G CEO as VA secretary
- 10 years ago
U.S. President Barack Obama reportedly chooses Bob McDonald - the former head of Procter & Gamble CEO and Army veteran - as his next secretary of embattled department of veterans affairs.
An administration official said Obama was attracted by McDonald's corporate background and military service.
He retired a year ago after 33 years with Procter & Gamble - which is a Fortune 500 company.
If confirmed, he will succeed Eric Shinseki, who resigned late in May after the depth of the VA's problems was uncovered -- including evidence of delays in military veterans getting healthcare.
Obama will likely make the announcement this week.
An administration official said Obama was attracted by McDonald's corporate background and military service.
He retired a year ago after 33 years with Procter & Gamble - which is a Fortune 500 company.
If confirmed, he will succeed Eric Shinseki, who resigned late in May after the depth of the VA's problems was uncovered -- including evidence of delays in military veterans getting healthcare.
Obama will likely make the announcement this week.