Kotchka to retire from Procter & Gamble

CINCINNATI Procter & Gamble announced that Claudia Kotchka vp of design innovation and strategy, will retire effective March 31, 2009, after more than 31 years of service. Until that time, effective Aug. 1, she will be named vp on special assignment.

Philip Duncan currently president of the Europe and Middle East region for Landor Associates will be appointed global design officer, effective Aug. 1.