10.12.04
The Yankee Candle Company, South Deerfield, MA, named Lori Klimach as senior vice president,wholesale division. Ms. Klimach replaces Harlan Kent, who was promoted to president. Ms.Klimach assumed her new responsibilities full-time on Oct. 11.
Previously, Ms. Klimach served as vice president of sales for worldwide consumer medicinesand general manager of consumer medicine's Canadian division for Bristol-Myers Squibb.
"Lori is a proven leader, who brings a strong track record of building businesses and teams," saidHarlan Kent, president, Yankee Candle Co. "She has successfully grown profit and sales in eachof her assignments and has a keen understanding of building brands. She's very customer-focusedand will bring new ideas to building our retail partners' business."
Previously, Ms. Klimach served as vice president of sales for worldwide consumer medicinesand general manager of consumer medicine's Canadian division for Bristol-Myers Squibb.
"Lori is a proven leader, who brings a strong track record of building businesses and teams," saidHarlan Kent, president, Yankee Candle Co. "She has successfully grown profit and sales in eachof her assignments and has a keen understanding of building brands. She's very customer-focusedand will bring new ideas to building our retail partners' business."