Gillespie named President of NUK USA
Kids Today Staff -- Kids Today, 3/1/2011 2:44:39 PM
Doug Gillespie
Hackensack, NJ -- Doug Gillespie has been named President of infant and baby care products company NUK USA. As president, Gillespie will be charged with accelerating the growth of the brand and strategically expanding its presence in both the U.S. and Canada.
"This is an important appointment for NUK as we continue to strengthen our core pacifier and bottle businesses and build market-leading positions in adjacent segments," said Eric Perrot, president and CEO of NUK USA's parent company, Jarden Home and Family. "As a proven leader in the industry, Doug brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the job and we are excited to welcome him to the Jarden Home and Family team."
Over the past year, NUK has developed its core businesses with increased focus on product innovation and branding.
"I am excited about the opportunity to lead such a well-established brand and to capitalize on the company's great potential for growth," said Gillespie. "I look forward to engaging our retail partners and consumers to take the NUK brand to the next level."
Prior to joining NUK, Gillespie spent six years as head of marketing for juvenile products manufacturer Munchkin, helping guide its growth as a key member of the executive team. Prior to Munchkin, Gillespie held key marketing and management positions with GE Capital, Frito-Lay, E*TRADE Financial Corporation and Brown-Forman Corporation.
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