Newell Brands’ CFO To Retire

Newell Brands’ CFO To Retire

Newell Brands Inc. announced that Ralph Nicoletti, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire at the close of 2018.

“On behalf of Newell Brands, I want to extend my thanks to Ralph for his partnership over the last two years,” said Michael Polk, Newell Brands president and chief executive officer. “Ralph and his team have put in place a set of information management processes that will increase the analytic capabilities of the company, positioning us to strengthen our operational and financial performance. Ralph has agreed to stay on through the end of the year to help with the succession process and to continue to drive our transformation work as a key member of the Management Committee.”

Newell Brands will begin a search for Nicoletti’s successor. Both internal and external candidates will be considered.

Newell Brands’ brands include Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmer’s, Coleman, Jostens, Marmot, Rawlings, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert, Waddington and Yankee Candle.