Durk Jager
| Durk I. Jager | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 30, 1943 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| Employer | Chiquita Brands International |
| Salary | US$ $175,000 |
| Title | Director |
| Term | December 2002-present |
| Successor | A. G. Lafley (as CEO of P&G) |
Durk I. Jager (born 30 April 1943, Netherlands) is a Dutch and American businessman, private investor and consultant. As of 2012, he is the Director of Chiquita Brands International (since December 2002).
He was the CEO of Procter & Gamble from 1 September 1999 to 2000. He has served on the Board of Directors of Eastman Kodak & United Negro College Fund, on the Board of Governors of The Nature Conservancy, as the chairman of the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati, and a member of the International Council, J.P. Morgan & Co.
Durk I. Jager was indicated in the Doe v. Chiquita Brands International in which he was accused of supplying the far-right wing terrorist group United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia with US $1.7 million, 3,400 AK-47 rifles and 4 million rounds of ammunition.
Durk Jager is a native of Haskerland, Netherlands. He joined Procter & Gamble in 1970, after graduating from the Erasmus University Rotterdam in same year. He became a general manager of the company's Japan subsidiary in 1985, and then Vice President in 1987. In 1988, he was made responsible for the company's Far East and Asia Pacific divisions. In 1989, he was elected to the Board of Directors.
In 1990, Jager became the Executive Vice President with responsibility for the Soap, Chemicals, Health Care and Beauty Care divisions. He was given the responsibility for the company's US business in 1991. In 1995, he was named President and Chief Operating Officer.
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