Can Phil Weeks Restore Jacuzzi to its Position of Prominence?

In a move designed to restore Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath as a market leader, Al Marini, newly appointed COO of Jacuzzi Brands, asked Phil Weeks to return to Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath as its President. Can Phil’s 28 years of industry experience enable him to get the Whirlpool Bath Division back on track?

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- In a move designed to restore Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath as a market leader, Al Marini, newly appointed COO of Jacuzzi Brands, asked Phil Weeks to return to Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath as its President.

Can Phil’s 28 years of industry experience enable him to get the Whirlpool Bath Division back on track? Will his knowledge of the customers and distribution channels allow him to succeed while his predecessors with very impressive credentials but lack of industry knowledge and experience have failed? Industry insiders applaud Weeks’ track-record as he takes on this difficult challenge.

Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath customers expressed that bringing Weeks back shows that Jacuzzi is trying to re-focus and that it should have a positive impact. Robert Swedroe, a noted Architect and Planner in Miami and Las Vegas, said he was ecstatic when he heard the news. “I had a wonderful relationship working with Weeks for over ten years before he left. He’s a great leader and will do wonderful things for the business.”

Even competitors acknowledge that bringing back Weeks, who was part of Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath’s past success, is like tapping into a good asset. Yet, Pat Henaire, Corporate Vice President-Marketing and Sales for MAAX, went on to caution, “The market is very competitive now. The road to profitability is tough.” Another major client of Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath, who requested to remain anonymous stated. “I believe Phil will have a positive impact on their business. Bringing him back shows that Jacuzzi is focused on growing its core business. He is well liked and respected in the industry.”

Ultimately, Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath’s performance will play out in the marketplace. Many believe that with Weeks’ leadership, Jacuzzi will be better positioned to compete. Joseph McElmeel, founder and Chairman & CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, a leading executive search firm that specializes in recruiting within the Kitchen & Bath industry, stated “Phil has what many of his predecessors did not have—knowledge of the industry and a passion for the business. Combine that with his excellent insight and leadership skills and it’s what James Collins author of ‘Good To Great’ stated, ‘Get the right people on the bus,’ which is exactly what Jacuzzi has done. This could be quite a ride for Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath.”

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