Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> November 17, 1997

John L. Shannon Jr. – Scotts Company (smg)

CHARLES M. BERGER joined Scotts in August 1966 from the H.J. Heinz Company, where he served as Chairman and CEO of Heinz India Pvt. Ltd. During his 32-year career at Heinz, he also served as Chairman, President, and CEO of Weight Watchers International, which grew primary and franchise sales from $200 million to $1 billion during his term as CEO (1978-1991). Berger earlier served as product manager for Heinz Ketchup; General Manager, Marketing for all Heinz grocery products; and Managing Director of Heinz Italy, the largest Heinz affiliate in Europe. Berger began his career with Procter & Gamble. Profile
TWST: Give us a summary of Scotts and tell us what the company is about

today.

Mr. Berger: We're the U.S.'s and probably the world's leading company in

branded retail lawn and garden care