Gillette

Edward DeGraan promoted president, chief operating officer July 25. Previously exec VP, global business management, DeGraan is responsible for overseeing Gillette's product lines worldwide. He reports to CEO and Chairman Michael Hawley, who held the positions prior to his promotion in February 1999 (1"The Rose Sheet" Feb. 22, 1999, p. 13). DeGraan joined Gillette's safety razor division in 1968 and has held various roles in manufacturing and technical operations