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Early Childhood
- Grew up in New York suburbs
- Had a broken family which pushed Chip into sports and teams, where he was constantly surrounded by friends and support
- Put on the face that his family was normal, pushed through and got good grades
- Learned to manage time efficiently because of the sports team and school work
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Born in Bronxville, NY
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Middle School Years
- Dad was an alcoholic
- One night, dad came home drunk and was threatened by Chip's mom to be thrown out, and would never be allowed to enter their house again
- Dad sobered and never drank again
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High School
- John Jay High School, Cross River, N.Y.
- Played sports in high school (mainly basketball and baseball)
- Sports contributed to him wanting to be a winner
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College Years
- Chip's mother was diagnosed with cancer, doctors said she only had 6 months to live
- Instead, she lived for 20 more years
- Taught him the lesson to persevere and push through
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Graduated from Lafayette College
- Class of 1979
- Earned a B.A. in International Affairs
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Served in U.S. Army
- Second lieutenant 1979-1981
- U.S. Army Officer (Captain) 1981-1983
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Worked at Proctor & Gamble
- Brand Assistant and Assistant Brand Manager 1983-1986
- Brand Manager 1986 - 1990
- Marketing director for Folgers and Jif, Procter & Gamble 1992–95
- Vice president for beverages, Procter & Gamble 1997–1999
- President for Southeast Asia, Australasia, and India, Procter & Gamble 1999–2005
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Influence and Development of "Swiffer"
- Chip Bergh supervised and watched as the cleaning product named Swiffer was brought to reality
- Swiffer became one of P&G's most successful new brands in the past three decades
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Group President for Global Grooming
- Chip launched 'Hello Ladies' Campaign for old spice
- Completely turnaround for the product
- Business nearly doubled the next year
- Chip led the expansion of Gillette Fusion globally (over 80 markets outside the U.S.)
- Decided he wanted to become CEO, realized that it was not going to happen at P&G, therefore chose a different path
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CEO of Levi Strauss
- President and Chief Executive Officer
- American clothing company known worldwide for its denim
- When he first came to Levis, Chip interviewed the top 60 people at the company, asking them questions such as "What are the three things you think we have to change? What are the three things that we have to keep? What do you most want me to do? What are you most afraid I might do?"
- By the end, he was clear on the company's DNA and the employees' values
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Chip’s Request about Customers with Firearms in Stores
- Chip posted an open letter regarding shoppers carrying guns into Levi stores (even with a permit)
- This action was taken because a customer carried a gun into a Levi location, shot themselves on their foot
- He notes that stores in Nice, Paris, and Orlando have all been affected by mass attacks that left many dead
- Did not necessarily ban guns, but instead called it a “request not a mandate”
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Became chairmen of the board of HP Inc.
- HP Inc.An international information technology corporation based in America
- Joined the Board in 2015
- Served as Lead Independent Director of the Board since March 2017
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Named as One of the World's Greatest Leaders
- Fortune Magazine names Chip Bergh as one of the world's greatest leaders
- He has been widely recognized statements and action on issues like gun violence prevention, along with climate and social change
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CEO Chip Bergh Signs Letter Supporting Paris Agreement
- Paris Agreement : International treaty for climate change
- Chip advocated for a strong Paris Agreement in 2015, reaffirmed Levi’s support in 2017
- Levis was the first apparel company to sign this commitment
- Levis has been advocating for a policy to reduce climate change since the past decade
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CEO Letter Demanding Action on Gun Violence
- Chip Bergh sent a letter on behalf of the company to the Senate about gun violence
- Testimony that Levis' will fight for measures preventing gun violence
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Chip Bergh is...
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE!!
- He is also very socially responsible as his company approaches a more sustainable method regarding the company’s operation and its impact on the environment.
- Under his leadership, Levi’s jeans Life Cycle Study was updated to further understand where water and energy impact cotton cultivation and consumer care.
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Chip Bergh is...
ETHICAL!
- Chip Bergh has made his positions public on matters such as voter suppression and gun violence.
- Bergh has long held the position that corporate executives "have a responsibility" to bring about change, despite criticism from some people for drawing a connection between business and politics.
- Chip Bergh is a responsible business man who understands business law and ethics and actively practices his beliefs.