01.26.12
The Sun Products Corporation has named Jeffrey Ansell, currently president and CEO, chairman of the board, succeeding Neil P. Defeo who is stepping down as chairman but will remain on the board as a non-executive director.
The move is effective immediately, according to the detergent maker.
Ansell, who joined Sun Products in 2011 as president and CEO and will continue in these roles, redefined the company’s strategy, created a more robust foundation upon which Sun Products can flourish, and strengthened the brand portfolio through innovation, the company said.
Dan O’Connell, CEO of majority shareholder Vestar Capital Partners said, “Jeff has demonstrated strong leadership and moved Sun Products forward since joining as president and CEO last year. His knowledge of and passion for the category will bode well in his extended role as chairman of the board.”
According to O’Connell, Defeo “played a critical role partnering with us on the formation of Sun Products in 2008 and launched the company as a leading player in the fabric care and household care market. I am pleased that we will continue to benefit from Neil’s tenure and experience as a member of the board of directors.”
“We were fortunate in selecting Jeff last year as President and CEO,” said former chairman of Sun Products Neil DeFeo. “Jeff brings extensive CPG experience in growing brands, and his strategic focus, together with his substantial business knowledge, will drive the company forward. I leave my position with great confidence in Jeff’s leadership to take the company to the next level.”
Ansell most recently served for three years as CEO and member of the board of directors of Pinnacle Foods Group. Prior to that post, he was a corporate officer at Procter & Gamble, where he worked for 25 years, including seven years as president of the Iams Pet Care subsidiary.
The move is effective immediately, according to the detergent maker.
Ansell, who joined Sun Products in 2011 as president and CEO and will continue in these roles, redefined the company’s strategy, created a more robust foundation upon which Sun Products can flourish, and strengthened the brand portfolio through innovation, the company said.
Dan O’Connell, CEO of majority shareholder Vestar Capital Partners said, “Jeff has demonstrated strong leadership and moved Sun Products forward since joining as president and CEO last year. His knowledge of and passion for the category will bode well in his extended role as chairman of the board.”
According to O’Connell, Defeo “played a critical role partnering with us on the formation of Sun Products in 2008 and launched the company as a leading player in the fabric care and household care market. I am pleased that we will continue to benefit from Neil’s tenure and experience as a member of the board of directors.”
“We were fortunate in selecting Jeff last year as President and CEO,” said former chairman of Sun Products Neil DeFeo. “Jeff brings extensive CPG experience in growing brands, and his strategic focus, together with his substantial business knowledge, will drive the company forward. I leave my position with great confidence in Jeff’s leadership to take the company to the next level.”
Ansell most recently served for three years as CEO and member of the board of directors of Pinnacle Foods Group. Prior to that post, he was a corporate officer at Procter & Gamble, where he worked for 25 years, including seven years as president of the Iams Pet Care subsidiary.