Gillette to Invest $1 Billion in New Boston Headquarters

Shaving giant plans innovation center and waterfront park in South Boston

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Gillette, the shaving products company owned by Proctor & Gamble, is making a $1 billion investment to build a new headquarters and innovation center in Boston. The project will also create new open space along the Fort Point Channel, including sidewalks, bike lanes and a waterfront park.

Why it matters

Gillette's decision to keep its operations in Boston and invest in a new state-of-the-art facility is a major win for the city, solidifying its reputation as a global hub for innovation and technology. The project will also contribute to the ongoing redevelopment of the South Boston waterfront area.

The details

The new headquarters will be located at 232 A Street, next to Gillette's existing P&G campus. The company announced in 2023 that it would move its razor manufacturing facility and hundreds of jobs from South Boston to Andover, Massachusetts. The new Boston project will include an innovation center focused on transforming Gillette's grooming business for the future.

  • Gillette announced the new headquarters plan in 2023.
  • The company is expected to complete the transition of its manufacturing facility to Andover sometime in 2026.

The players

Gillette

A shaving products company owned by Proctor & Gamble that is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters and innovation center.

Proctor & Gamble

The parent company of Gillette that is overseeing the $1 billion investment in the new Boston facility.

Gary Coombe

The CEO of Gillette, who said the new headquarters will help transform the company's grooming business for the future.

Michelle Wu

The Mayor of Boston, who said the new Gillette development will keep hundreds of high-tech jobs in the city and serve as a testament to Boston's strength as a global innovation hub.

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What they’re saying

“Transforming our grooming business for the future required that we think creatively about every aspect of our operations.”

— Gary Coombe, CEO, Gillette (CBS News)

“This new development will keep hundreds of high-tech research and development jobs in the city, and serves as a testament to the strength of our economy as a global hub for innovation and technology.”

— Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston (CBS News)

What’s next

Gillette said it's also moving forward with redevelopment plans for its 31-acre campus in South Boston that could include more housing, economic development and open space. The company did not say when it expects the new headquarters building to be complete.

The takeaway

Gillette's major investment in a new Boston headquarters is a significant win for the city, solidifying its reputation as a leading innovation hub and contributing to the ongoing revitalization of the South Boston waterfront area.