Gary McCullough

Gary McCullough is a seasoned Corporate Director with extensive audit committee, governance, and compliance expertise.

With over 20 years of experience in public companies, he has held leadership roles such as CEO, President, and senior executive in renowned consumer and commercial organizations like The Procter & Gamble Company, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Abbott Laboratories, and Career Education Corporation.

His strategic acumen, exceptional judgment, and ability to tackle complex business challenges have earned him recognition, being named twice as one of the '100 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America' by Black Enterprise magazine.

Gary's specialties include growth and organization transformation, cultural change, operations, marketing strategy, new product development and commercialization, consumer and customer understanding, corporate governance, executive compensation, and talent development with a focus on gender and ethnic diversity.

He holds a Master of Management degree with concentrations in Management Policy, Marketing, and Finance from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Management from Wright State University.

Throughout his career, Gary has been actively involved with various organizations, serving on the Boards of Directors of reputable companies like Freeman Company, Commercial Metals Company, TransDigm Group Inc., and The Fresh Market.

He has also contributed as an investor and advisor at Abundant Venture Partners, Legacy Acquisition Corp, and Waggit, and held executive positions at ARI Packaging, Career Education Corporation, Ross Products (Abbott Laboratories), The Sherwin-Williams Company, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, and The Procter & Gamble Company.

Gary McCullough started his professional journey as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army, showcasing his early leadership and decision-making skills.