Former P&G exec returns to leadership role at Sarasota park after CEO exits

A familiar face has rejoined the front office of the Bay Park Conservancy as its first full-time president and CEO has stepped down after only five months on the job.

The BPC Board of Directors has asked AG Lafley, the founding CEO, to immediately return after Stephanie Crockatt stepped down “to pursue other opportunities,” according to a statement. Lafley served as volunteer chair of the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization master planning committee and then as volunteer founding CEO from December 2019 and May 2023. Lafley, who has held several board and leadership roles with multiple companies, was president and CEO of consumer product giant Procter & Gamble from 2000 to 2010 and 2013 to 2015.

To maintain continuity, the board asked Lafley to commit through 2024. It will take up the task of a succession process next year.