2014 STARS Hall of Fame
Mary Lynn Ferguson McHugh
Global Business Leader & Integrity-Driven Executive
San Juan Unified Alum
Mary Lynn Ferguson-McHugh is a trailblazing executive who rose from assistant brand manager at Procter & Gamble to become the first woman to lead the company’s European operations—overseeing $16 billion in annual sales. Credited with revitalizing iconic brands like Bounty and navigating complex international markets, she was named one of the world’s most powerful women by Fortune International three years in a row.
A champion of leadership, integrity, and inclusive culture, Mary Lynn has spent her career modeling the values that define P&G’s global impact. She believes deeply in continuous learning—a perspective shaped by her own educational journey across multiple schools and rooted in the value her father placed on education.
Mary Lynn holds degrees from the University of the Pacific and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her story reminds students that adaptability, curiosity, and character are the foundations of lasting success.
2014 STARS Hall of Fame Honorees: Mary Lynn Ferguson McHugh (left), Divya Nag (center), andDr. John C. Williams (right)
“A ‘learning culture’ is critical for success in business.”