W. Patrick McGinnis
William Patrick "Pat" McGinnis (born November 29, 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] McGinnis died peacefully at his home on Anna Maria Island, Florida, on March 5, 2024, he was 76 years old.[5]
Personal
W. Patrick McGinnis was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, to Margaret (nee Cisne) and William McGinnis.[6] 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 the Olin Business School at Washington University in 1972.[1]
McGinnis had 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 and 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 in 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
- ^ a b c d e f Martinette, Missy (November 13, 2009). "No Identity Crisis For This CEO". L O Profile Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ a b "Executive Profile & Biography: W. Patrick McGinnis, Independent Director, Caleres, Inc". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ a b c d "Board of Directors: W. Patrick McGinnis". Energizer Holdings. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
- ^ "William McGinnis Obituary (1947 - 2024) - Holmes Beach, MO - St. Louis Post-Dispatch". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "William F. McGinnis M.D., Obituary". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. December 27, 2007. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
- ^ "Caleres Inc: Board of Directors — W. Patrick McGinnis, Independent Director". Morningstar.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
- ^ "Seetharaman named W. Patrick McGinnis Professor of Marketing". The Source. Washington University. December 14, 2011. Retrieved 2018-02-25.