Wrigley names William D. Perez President and CEO

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company announced the election of William D. Perez as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company s Board of Directors. Bill Wrigley, Jr., who had been serving as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the new full-time role of Executive Chairman while also continuing his responsibilities as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Both Bill Wrigley, Jr. and Bill Perez will report to the Wrigley Board of Directors.
Perez, 59, spent 34 years with SC Johnson, including eight years as President and CEO. In 2004, he joined Nike, Inc., where he served as President and CEO until earlier this year.
The appointment of Bill Perez to be the first person to serve as President and CEO of the Wrigley Company from outside the family is indeed an historic and important milestone for our Company," said Bill Wrigley, Jr.