W. Patrick McGinnis

W. Patrick "Pat" McGinnis (born c.1947)[1] is the former CEO of Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (formerly Ralston Purina Company), serving in that position from 2001 to 2015;[2] and non-executive Chairman of the Board from January 2015 to January 2017.[3][4]

Personal

W. Patrick McGinnis was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri to Margaret (nee Cisne) and William McGinnis.[5] William McGinnis was the Chief of OB/GYN at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis.[1] Patrick McGinnis considered either a career in medicine or business while in high school.[1] He attended the University of Denver, where he earned a B.A. in political science and economics. He then earned his MBA in marketing from Washington University in 1972.[6][1]

McGinnis is the father of two sons who are both businessmen.[1]

Nestlé Purina career

McGinnis had an over 42 year career with Purina. He joined the company immediately after completing his MBA[1] through its corporate management training program.[4] At Purina, he moved through various management roles, finally becoming the President and CEO:

  • From 1997 to 1999, McGinnis served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Ralston Purina Company and President and Chief Executive Officer of its Pet Products Group.
  • From 1999 to 2001, McGinnis served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Ralston Purina Company. He also served as a Director of the company from 1997 to 2001.
  • From 2001 to January 1, 2015, McGinnis served as CEO and President of Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.[3]
  • From January 1, 2015 to January 2017, he served as Non-Executive Chairman of Nestle Purina PetCare Company.[3][4]

Other business & community roles
  • Independent Director of Brown Shoe Co. Inc. (now Caleres, Inc.) since 1999.[7]
  • Independent Director at Energizer Holdings, Inc. since July 1, 2015.[4]
  • Independent Director at Edgewell Personal Care Company (formerly Energizer Holdings, Inc.), 2002 through June 30, 2015.
  • Trustee of Washington University, St. Louis.[2]
Note: A professorship in the Olin Business School — The W. Patrick McGinnis Professor of Marketing — was established as a result of a gift to the school from McGinnis.[8]

References
  1. Martinette, Missy (November 13, 2009). "No Identity Crisis For This CEO". L O Profile Magazine. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. "Executive Profile & Biography: W. Patrick McGinnis, Independent Director, Caleres, Inc". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  3. "Nestle Purina Announces Leadership Transition: W. Patrick McGinnis Named Non-Executive Chairman, To Be Succeeded by Joseph R. Sivewright as CEO" (Press release). Nestle Purina PetCare. November 4, 2014. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  4. "Board of Directors: W. Patrick McGinnis". Energizer Holdings. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  5. "William F. McGinnis M.D., Obituary". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. December 27, 2007. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  6. "Profile: W. Patrick McGinnis". Crunchbase. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  7. "Caleres Inc: Board of Directors — W. Patrick McGinnis, Independent Director". Morningstar.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  8. "Seetharaman named W. Patrick McGinnis Professor of Marketing". The Source. Washington University. December 14, 2011. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
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