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Newell Brands Inc. is a leading global consumer goods company known for its diverse portfolio of well-known brands. The company operates in nearly 200 countries and focuses on enhancing and brightening consumers' lives both at home and outdoors by creating moments of joy, building confidence, and providing peace of mind. Newell Brands sells a wide range of products, including household items, writing instruments, baby gear, and outdoor lifestyle products .
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Home and Commercial Solutions - Offers commercial cleaning and maintenance solutions, closet and garage organization, hygiene systems, material handling solutions, household products, kitchen appliances, food and home storage products, fresh preserving products, vacuum sealing products, gourmet cookware, bakeware, cutlery, and home fragrance products .
- Brands: Ball, Calphalon, Crockpot, FoodSaver, Mapa, Mr. Coffee, Oster, Rubbermaid, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Sistema, Spontex, Sunbeam, WoodWick, Yankee Candle .
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Learning and Development - Provides baby gear and infant care products, writing instruments (markers, highlighters, pens, pencils), art products, activity-based products, and labeling solutions .
- Brands: Dymo, Elmer’s, EXPO, Graco, NUK, Paper Mate, Parker, Sharpie .
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Outdoor and Recreation - Focuses on active lifestyle products for outdoor and outdoor-related activities, technical apparel, and on-the-go beverageware .
- Brands: Campingaz, Coleman, Contigo, Marmot .
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Bradford R. Turner Executive | Chief Legal and Administrative Officer | None | Joined NWL in 2004. Held various legal roles, including Chief Legal Officer since 2017. Oversees legal, administrative, and corporate governance matters. | |
Christopher H. Peterson Executive | President and CEO | Board Member at BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. | Joined NWL in December 2018 as CFO. Held roles including Interim CEO (2019) and President (2022). Became CEO in May 2023. Extensive experience in consumer goods and finance. | |
Kristine K. Malkoski Executive | Segment CEO, Learning and Development | Board Member at The Aaron’s Company, Inc. | Joined NWL in February 2020. Held leadership roles at Arc International and World Kitchen. Became Segment CEO in January 2023. | |
Mark J. Erceg Executive | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | None | Joined NWL in January 2023. Previously CFO at Cerner Corporation, Tiffany & Co., and Canadian Pacific Railway. Extensive financial leadership experience. | |
Michael P. McDermott Executive | Segment CEO, Home and Commercial Solutions | None | Joined NWL in January 2020. Previously held leadership roles at Lowe's and Bass Pro Shops. Became Segment CEO in January 2023. | |
Nicolas Duran Executive | Segment CEO, Outdoor and Recreation | None | Joined NWL in January 2024. Previously held leadership roles at Dorel Industries and Reebok International. | View Report → |
Tracy L. Platt Executive | Chief Human Resources Officer | None | Joined NWL in December 2023. Previously EVP and CHRO at Cerner Corporation and held HR leadership roles at Medtronic and Cardinal Health. | |
Bridget Ryan Berman Board | Chairperson of the Board | Managing Partner at Ryan Berman Advisory, LLC; Board Member at Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., and Tegra Global | Joined NWL Board in April 2018. Became Chairperson in May 2024. Extensive experience in retail and e-commerce. | |
Gerardo I. Lopez Board | Director | Board Member at CBRE Group, Inc. and Realty Income Corp. | Joined NWL Board in 2018. Former CEO of AMC Entertainment and Extended Stay America. Extensive experience in consumer-focused industries. | |
James P. Keane Board | Director | Lead Independent Director at Rockwell Automation | Joined NWL Board in February 2024. Former CEO of Steelcase Inc. Extensive experience in operations, strategy, and leadership. | |
Judith A. Sprieser Board | Director | Board Member at Allstate Insurance Company and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | Joined NWL Board in 2018. Chair of the Audit Committee. Former CEO of Transora, Inc. and CFO at Sara Lee Corporation. | |
Patrick D. Campbell Board | Director | Board Member at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and Herc Holdings Inc. | Joined NWL Board in 2018. Former CFO at 3M Company. Expertise in financial and accounting matters. | |
Stephanie P. Stahl Board | Director | Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group; Board Member at Dollar Tree, Inc. and Carter’s, Inc. | Joined NWL Board in January 2023. Founder of Studio Pegasus, LLC. Former CEO of Ace of Air and Global Marketing Officer at Coach, Inc. |
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Given that the broader general merchandise market remains down and consumer spending is shifting towards basic needs, how confident are you in your strategy to focus on higher-priced, premium products, and what gives you confidence that this will drive sustainable top-line growth?
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You mentioned meaningful improvements in gross margin driven largely by FUEL productivity efforts; can you provide more specifics on how these productivity gains were achieved, and how sustainable they are in the long term?
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With the significant investments in advertising and promotion increasing from about 4% to nearly 5% of sales and a potential target of 6% to 7%, how do you plan to balance this increased spend with the need to improve operating margins, and what ROI are you expecting from these investments?
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Despite sequential improvements, some of your key segments like Outdoor & Recreation are still experiencing significant declines; what specific strategies are you implementing to turn around these underperforming segments, and what is the realistic timeline for seeing positive growth?
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The core sales guidance range for the fourth quarter is quite wide, and there's mention of uncertainties like consumer dynamics and upcoming elections; how are these factors impacting your ability to provide more precise guidance, and what contingency plans do you have in place to mitigate risks from potential macroeconomic volatility?
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for NWL.
- Newell Brands announced a $1 billion private offering of senior unsecured notes due 2028, with the offering announced on May 8, 2025 ( ).
- The net proceeds, together with cash on hand, are intended to fully redeem its outstanding 4.20% senior notes due 2026 and cover related fees and expenses ( ).
- Q1 2025 Financial Performance: Core sales declined 2.1% with net sales at $1.6 billion (down 5.3%), and normalized EPS beat guidance by $0.05 while gross margin expanded .
- Profitability: The company reported a $37 million net loss (diluted loss per share of $0.09) despite operational strengths .
- Tariff Management: Focused pricing adjustments in the baby gear category helped counteract a 125% China tariff impact .
- Strategic Sourcing: Ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on China-sourced finished goods (from 35% to 15% in 2024) are complemented by leveraging USMCA-compliant domestic manufacturing .
- Transformation Strategy: A comprehensive turnaround is underway, featuring new corporate values, a consumer-first operating model, cost optimization, headcount reduction, and SKU rationalization for top-line acceleration and margin expansion .
- Innovation Pipeline: A robust new product development initiative—highlighted by launches such as the Sharpie Creative Markers—is driving future growth .