Central Garden & Pet Announces Randal D. Lewis as New Director
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) has appointed Randal D. Lewis to its Board of Directors, effective December 11, 2024. Lewis brings over 34 years of consumer products industry experience, including 17 years at Spectrum Brands Holdings. He most recently served as Spectrum's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer until December 2022, overseeing all operating divisions. His previous roles included President of Spectrum's Global Consumer Division, managing Global Auto Care, Global Pet Care, and Home & Garden business units. Lewis holds a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) ha nominato Randal D. Lewis nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dall'11 dicembre 2024. Lewis porta con sé oltre 34 anni di esperienza nell'industria dei prodotti di consumo, compresi 17 anni presso Spectrum Brands Holdings. Recentemente ha ricoperto il ruolo di Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Direttore Operativo di Spectrum fino a dicembre 2022, sovrintendendo a tutte le divisioni operative. Le sue precedenti cariche includevano quella di Presidente della Divisione Globale Consumer di Spectrum, gestendo le unità di business Global Auto Care, Global Pet Care e Home & Garden. Lewis ha conseguito una laurea in ingegneria meccanica presso l'Università dell'Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) ha nombrado a Randal D. Lewis en su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 11 de diciembre de 2024. Lewis aporta más de 34 años de experiencia en la industria de productos de consumo, incluidos 17 años en Spectrum Brands Holdings. Recientemente, se desempeñó como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director de Operaciones de Spectrum hasta diciembre de 2022, supervisando todas las divisiones operativas. Sus roles anteriores incluyeron ser Presidente de la División de Consumo Global de Spectrum, gestionando las unidades de negocio Global Auto Care, Global Pet Care y Home & Garden. Lewis tiene una licenciatura en ingeniería mecánica de la Universidad de Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA)는 Randal D. Lewis를 이사회의 일원으로 임명했습니다. 임기는 2024년 12월 11일부터 시작됩니다. Lewis는 소비재 산업에서 34년 이상의 경력을 가지고 있으며, 그중 17년은 Spectrum Brands Holdings에서 보냈습니다. 그는 최근까지 Spectrum의Executive Vice President이자 COO로 재직하며 운영 부문 전반을 감독했습니다. 이전에는 Spectrum의 글로벌 소비자 부문의 사장을 역임하며 글로벌 자동차 관리, 글로벌 반려동물 관리 및 홈 & 가든 사업 부문을 관리했습니다. Lewis는 일리노이 대학교 어바나-샴페인에서 기계 공학 학사 학위를 받았습니다.
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) a nommé Randal D. Lewis au sein de son Conseil d'Administration, avec effet à partir du 11 décembre 2024. Lewis apporte plus de 34 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie des produits de consommation, dont 17 ans chez Spectrum Brands Holdings. Il a récemment occupé le poste de Vice-Président Exécutif et de Directeur des Opérations chez Spectrum jusqu'en décembre 2022, supervisant toutes les divisions opérationnelles. Ses rôles précédents incluaient celui de Président de la Division Consommation Globale de Spectrum, gérant les unités commerciales Global Auto Care, Global Pet Care et Home & Garden. Lewis détient un diplôme en ingénierie mécanique de l'Université de l'Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) hat Randal D. Lewis in seinem Vorstand ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 11. Dezember 2024. Lewis bringt über 34 Jahre Erfahrung in der Konsumgüterindustrie mit, einschließlich 17 Jahren bei Spectrum Brands Holdings. Zuletzt war er bis Dezember 2022 als Executive Vice President und Chief Operating Officer von Spectrum tätig und beaufsichtigte alle operativen Abteilungen. Zuvor hatte er die Position des Präsidenten von Spectrums Global Consumer Division inne und leitete die Geschäftseinheiten Global Auto Care, Global Pet Care und Home & Garden. Lewis hat einen BS in Maschinenbau von der Universität Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
- Appointment of seasoned executive with 34 years of relevant industry experience
- Direct operational expertise in both pet and garden industries, aligning with company's core markets
- Strong background in managing multiple business units and divisions at a major consumer products company
- None.
Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in Consumer Products
Central Garden & Pet Announces Randal D. Lewis as New Director -- Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in Consumer Products (Photo: Business Wire)
Mr. Lewis brings to Central more than 34 years of experience in the consumer products industry, including 17 years at Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (“Spectrum”). Most recently he served as Spectrum’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, with direct responsibility for all of its operating divisions, through December 2022. Prior to that role, Mr. Lewis was President of Spectrum’s Global Consumer Division, which included its Global Auto Care, Global Pet Care and Home & Garden business units. Previously he served as President of Spectrum’s Pet, Home & Garden business units. Mr. Lewis’ earlier roles at Spectrum included Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Home & Garden business and Vice President, Home & Garden Manufacturing. Prior to joining Spectrum, he held various roles of increasing responsibility with the former United Industries Corporation, now owned by Spectrum, from 1997 until 2005, and with Unilever from 1989 until 1997.
“On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Randy Lewis as a new director. Randy has deep and broad experience as an operational leader in our two industries, pet and garden. His invaluable perspective will enhance our ability to serve clients, expand into new markets and fuel our next phase of growth,” said Bill Brown, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central Garden & Pet. “The Board and I look forward to working with Randy and to his active participation as a director.”
Mr. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of
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