John Pepper

John Pepper spent a 40-year career at Procter & Gamble Company, where he rose to become Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Later, he served as Non-executive Chairman of the Walt Disney Company, as well as Senior Fellow of the Yale Corporation.For over 40 years, Mr. Pepper has been devoted to early childhood education and development. He is the co-founder of the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative and Every Child Succeeds and has been a leader in the development of the National Underground...See more

John Pepper spent a 40-year career at Procter & Gamble Company, where he rose to become Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Later, he served as Non-executive Chairman of the Walt Disney Company, as well as Senior Fellow of the Yale Corporation.For over 40 years, Mr. Pepper has been devoted to early childhood education and development. He is the co-founder of the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative and Every Child Succeeds and has been a leader in the development of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served as CEO of the Freedom Center and has been a member of the board since its creation.Mr. Pepper is the recipient of several honorary degrees, including from St. Petersburg University in Russia and his alma mater, Yale University.He has been married to his wife, Francie, for over 56 years. They are the proud parents of four children, John, David, Douglas and Susan, and have ten grandchildren: Tibby, Izzy, Bo, Andrew, Katie, Molly, Hubbard, Rhoda, Jack and Charlie. See less