EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass., April 7, 2008 — LENOX, a leading manufacturer of
premium power tool accessories, torches, solder and band saw blades,
today announces that Bill Burke has been appointed Group President -
Tools & Hardware, reporting to Mark Ketchum, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Newell Rubbermaid.
As president of LENOX, Bill Burke has led the LENOX Industrial Products
and Services business since 2003. The LENOX brand has averaged double
digit growth during this period and become a significant platform for
global growth behind strong branding, innovation, end user conversion
and channel penetration.
“LENOX has enjoyed significant growth in product development and sales
over the last few years and Bill Burke’s leadership has definitely been
an integral part of this,” said Mark Ketchum, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Newell Rubbermaid. “In this expanded role, Bill
will apply his leadership and expertise to grow all our brands in the
tools and hardware group.”
Bill will retain responsibility for the North American LENOX business
until a successor is named at a later date. Prior to LENOX, Burke was
vice president and general manager of Black & Decker’s product service
division.