Lenox Corporation Appoints Mads Ryder as Chief Executive Officer
Lenox Corporation ("Lenox"), America's leading tabletop brand, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Mads Ryder as Chief Executive Officer. Mads joins Lenox after holding multiple leadership positions at top European consumer companies, including IC Group, Royal Copenhagen, Weightwatchers, and LEGO Group.
BRISTOL, Pa., Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lenox Corporation ("Lenox"), America's leading tabletop brand, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Mads Ryder as Chief Executive Officer. Mads joins Lenox after holding multiple leadership positions at top European consumer companies, including IC Group, Royal Copenhagen, Weightwatchers, and LEGO Group.
Marc Utay, Chairman of the Board of Lenox, commented "We admire Mads's impressive track record building brands and effective organizations. While he was CEO of Royal Copenhagen, we watched Mads reposition one of the tabletop industry's most prestigious, though aging, brands into what is now a highly relevant and vibrant brand in Denmark and Japan."
Mr. Ryder added "I'm incredibly excited by the opportunity in front of me. Lenox creates world-class products, and, as the leader in the U.S. market, we have a unique opportunity to interact with consumers in a way that can elevate the way Americans eat, entertain, and celebrate at home. I am confident a better experience for Lenox's consumers will drive growth for Lenox's business, and a more prosperous future for Lenox's trade partners."
Mr. Ryder steps in as CEO after months of leadership from Brian Gowen, who served as interim CEO for Lenox. Mr. Gowen will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer, the position he held prior to Lenox's executive transition. "We thank Brian for his superb effort and remarkable leadership during this transition period. We look forward to his partnership with Mads executing an exciting new strategy for Lenox," said Mr. Utay.
About Lenox Corporation
Lenox Corporation is a leading designer and marketer of dinnerware, flatware, glassware, kitchen and giftware. The Company markets its products primarily under the Lenox, Dansk and Reed & Barton brands. In addition to its core brands Lenox Corporation manufactures and distributes other brands such as Kate Spade New York, Marchesa by Lenox, Brian Gluckstein by Lenox, Domino by Lenox, Luca Andrisani by Lenox and Michael Wainwright USA. Lenox products are sold through department stores, gift and specialty retailers, and general merchandise chains, as well as through the Company's own retail stores and consumer-direct channels. Over its 129 year history, Lenox has been the recipient of numerous design awards including the Women's Choice Award®, and was the first American dinnerware used at the White House. Lenox is headquartered in Bristol, PA. For more information, please visit the Lenox website: http://www.lenox.com.
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