Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> June 25, 2001

Neil Mclachlan – The Mead Corporation (mea)

NEIL A. MCLACHLAN was named President of Mead Consumer & Office Products in March 1999. Before joining Mead, Mr. McLachlan served as Senior Vice President, International of Fisher-Price, Inc., overseeing the development of Mattel's infant and preschool business around the world. Prior to that, he held numerous marketing and marketing leadership positions with Fisher-Price as well as serving as the General Manager of Fisher-Price Canada. Mr. McLachlan holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the Indiana University School of Business. Profile
TWST: Could you start off with an overview of The Mead Corporation?

Mr. McLachlan: The Mead Corporation is a paper and forest products

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