Newell Brands Appoints Tom Sanford as Vice President, Communications
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HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) today announces that Tom Sanford has joined the company as Vice President, Communications. Sanford will be based at the company’s new global headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey, with responsibility for enterprise-level internal and external communications worldwide, inclusive of employee, community and media relations.
“Tom has more than 25 years of communications experience driving positive outcomes for global organizations during significant periods of change and growth,” said Fiona Laird, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer. “He will be a tremendous asset during this exciting, transformational time at Newell Brands.”
Prior to joining Newell Brands, Sanford held communications leadership roles at several large, multinational companies, including Aetna, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and AlliedSignal. He spent the early part of his career at two New York-based communications agencies, Adams & Rinehart and Burson-Marsteller. He holds a B.A. in American Studies from Yale University.
Sanford’s appointment is the latest in a series of top talent additions for the company since its acquisition of Jarden Corp. on April 15, 2016.
About Newell Brands
Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer’s®, Coleman®, Jostens®, Marmot®, Rawlings®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, Waddington and Yankee Candle®. Driven by a sharp focus on the consumer, leading investment in innovation and brands, and a performance-driven culture, Newell Brands helps consumers achieve more where they live, learn, work and play.
This press release and additional information about Newell Brands are available on the company’s website, www.newellbrands.com.
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Investor Contact:
Newell Brands
Nancy
O’Donnell, +1 770-418-7723
Vice President, Investor Relations
[email protected]
or
Media
Contacts:
Newell Brands
Nicole Quinlan, +1
770-418-7251
Senior Manager, Global Communications
[email protected]
or
Weber
Shandwick
Liz Cohen, +1 212-445-8044
[email protected]
Source: Newell Brands
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