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Sun Products CEO Retires

Ansell to take lead at company.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The Sun Products Corporation, a North American fabric and household care products company with well-known brands such as Wisk and Snuggle, reported that Neil P. DeFeo, currently chief executive officer, will retire effective May 20, 2011, consistent with his long-term goal of stepping back from day-to-day operations upon turning age 65. The company further announced that DeFeo has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Sun Products, effective upon his retirement as CEO.

The company appointed Jeffrey Ansell as president and CEO to replace DeFeo upon his retirement. Mr. Ansell most recently served as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors of Pinnacle Foods Group, a $2 billion company of iconic packaged foods brands.Prior to this, he was a corporate officer at Procter & Gamble, where he worked for 25 years, with the last seven years as president of the Iams Pet Care subsidiary.


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