Christian Petersen/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — On Monday, President Obama will nominate former Procter & Gamble executive Robert McDonald as the next head of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the White House confirms to ABC News.
McDonald, a West Point graduate, served five years before joining Procter & Gamble, where he eventually rose to become CEO of the company.
According the White House, McDonald has dedicated time and resources to serving veterans. He’s a significant supporter of the U.S. Military Academy and is a life member of the U.S. Army Rangers Association.
McDonald would take over the department following an investigation that found widespread problems, including delayed care at VA hospitals across the country.
Upon confirmation, McDonald would replace interim Secretary Sloan Gibson, who had stepped in after Secretary Eric Shinseki stepped down.
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