![](https://investorshub.advfn.com/uicon/317698.png?cb=1469474575)
Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:48:40 PM
Significant addition to in-house capabilities will advance ideation and strengthen company's innovation pipeline
PR NewswirePress Release: Newell Rubbermaid – 4 hours ago
ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) today announced the appointment of Nate Young to the newly created position of Vice President of Global Innovation, where he will be responsible for energizing the company's innovation funnel.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130919/CL82742 )
Young brings 30 years of experience and a proven track record of leading innovation at large, complex organizations. Most recently, he was president of the NewNorth Center for Design in Business, a nonprofit, hybrid education and business institution based in Holland, Mich. Previously, Young was Executive VP and Chief Academic Officer at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., working with leading innovation-driven companies like Disney, Nike and NTT DoCoMo. Young is also the founder of TWISThink, a Michigan-based product design and development firm.
"Nate has already been intimately involved with Newell Rubbermaid, having led a successful series of innovation workshops for our business segments that generated hundreds of promising ideas," said Chuck Jones, Newell Rubbermaid's Chief Design and R&D Officer. "His familiarity with our Growth Game Plan and unique, diverse and rich experience across the corporate, consulting and education sectors make him the ideal candidate to lead our innovation efforts."
Young will work closely with Newell Rubbermaid's Marketing and Design/R&D organizations globally to advance ideation and help shape the company's organic innovation platform across all segments and businesses. He will also develop the company's open innovation strategy, which involves building a network of inventor, university and corporate innovation communities.
Young will report to Jones and will be based in the company's new state-of-the-art Design Center which is under construction in Kalamazoo, Mich.
About Newell Rubbermaid
Newell Rubbermaid Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with 2012 sales of approximately $5.6 billion and a strong portfolio of leading brands, including Sharpie®, Paper Mate®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Parker®, Waterman®, Rubbermaid®, Levolor®, Calphalon®, Goody®, Graco®, Aprica® and Dymo®. As part of the company's Growth Game Plan, Newell Rubbermaid is making sharper portfolio choices and investing in new marketing and innovation to accelerate performance.
This press release and additional information about Newell Rubbermaid are available on the company's Web site, www.newellrubbermaid.com.
Recent NWL News
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 07/09/2024 08:12:23 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 07/09/2024 08:11:38 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 07/09/2024 08:10:54 PM
- Paper Mate® Helps Thousands Feel the Joy™ with a Movie Ticket Sweepstakes to Celebrate Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 • PR Newswire (US) • 06/26/2024 12:01:00 PM
- DYMO PARTNERS WITH TAYLOR TO OFFER CUSTOM PRE-PRINTED LABELS FOR DYMO LABELWRITER 5 SERIES PRINTERS • PR Newswire (US) • 06/05/2024 01:01:00 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 06/04/2024 08:12:52 PM
- Celebrate 140th Anniversary of the Ball® Brand with New Keepsake Jar • PR Newswire (US) • 06/04/2024 12:01:00 PM
- Form 3/A - Initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 06/03/2024 08:12:03 PM
- Form 11-K - Annual report of employee stock purchase, savings and similar plans • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/30/2024 09:06:19 PM
- Form SD - Specialized disclosure report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/30/2024 08:41:53 PM
- Newell Brands to Webcast Presentation at the dbAccess Global Consumer Conference • Business Wire • 05/24/2024 12:00:00 PM
- Form S-3 - Registration statement under Securities Act of 1933 • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/20/2024 09:11:57 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/20/2024 08:15:37 PM
- Form S-8 - Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/17/2024 08:16:53 PM
- Graco® Introduces Groundbreaking SmartSense™ Soothing Bassinet and SmartSense™ Soothing Swing with Patented Technology • PR Newswire (US) • 05/16/2024 12:01:00 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/14/2024 08:10:14 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/10/2024 08:41:21 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/10/2024 08:38:28 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/10/2024 08:35:12 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/10/2024 08:31:44 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/10/2024 08:29:16 PM
FEATURED Cannabix Technologies and Omega Laboratories Inc. Provide Positive Developments on Marijuana Breathalyzer Testing • Jul 11, 2024 8:21 AM
ECGI Holdings Enhances Board with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expert Ahead of Allon Apparel Launch • ECGI • Jul 10, 2024 8:30 AM
Avant Technologies to Meet Unmet Needs in AI Industry While Addressing Sustainability Concerns • AVAI • Jul 10, 2024 8:00 AM
Panther Minerals Inc. Launches Investor Connect AI Chatbot for Enhanced Investor Engagement and Lead Generation • PURR • Jul 9, 2024 9:00 AM
Glidelogic Corp. Becomes TikTok Shop Partner, Opening a New Chapter in E-commerce Services • GDLG • Jul 5, 2024 7:09 AM
Freedom Holdings Corporate Update; Announces Management Has Signed Letter of Intent • FHLD • Jul 3, 2024 9:00 AM