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P&G Names eBay Chief to Board, Raises Second Quarter Outlook

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Procter & Gamble Co. named eBay Inc. president and chief executive officer Margaret C. Whitman to its board, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Whitman is filling a vacancy created by Donald Beall’s retirement in October, restoring board membership to 18 directors.Before joining eBay, Ms. Whitman held positions at Hasbro Inc., FTD Inc., Stride Rite Corp. and Walt Disney Co. Surprisingly, her first job was as a P&G marketing brand assistant.“Whitman has built one of the most profitable e...

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