Leadership Changes At Moen, Blanco America And Jacuzzi Brands
Blanco America announced a six-month transition plan that will culminate in the
retirement of current president Chuck Burhans in October. The 35-year plumbing
industry veteran has headed the company since 1996. Upon completion of the
transition, Burhans will remain on Blanco’s global advisory board, according to
Achim Schreiber, CEO Kitchen Technology, Blanco Germany. The search for the new
president is being headed by JR Bechtle & Co. For more information, contact
Tom Kennedy at 781-229-5804.
Jacuzzi Brands Corp. appointed Thomas D. Koos president and chief
executive officer and a member of the board of directors effective April 2,
2007. He joins the company following more than 20 years in general management
and senior finance, marketing and strategy/business development assignments.
Since 2004, he has been corporate officer and group vice president/president,
consumer products worldwide, for Black & Decker Corp. Before that, he spent
seven years with Newell Rubbermaid Corp.