Jacuzzi has named Thomas Koos president and CEO,
replacing Al Marini, who is joining Rexnord Corp.
Jacuzzi Brands, maker of bathtubs and plumbing products, has
named Thomas Koos president and CEO. Koos, 43, will take over the post April 2.
Koos replaces Al Marini, who is leaving Jacuzzi to join
Rexnord Corp., the company that recently acquired Zurn, Jacuzzi’s plumbing
products business. Marini will continue to serve on the Jacuzzi board of
directors.
Koos formerly served as corporate officer and group
president of consumer products worldwide for Black & Decker. He has also
held senior posts at Newell Rubbermaid.
Chino, CA-based Jacuzzi Brands is a global
manufacturer of bath and plumbing products under the Jacuzzi, Sundance and
Astracast names.