EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE), designer, developer, and worldwide marketer of branded consumer home, outdoor, beauty, and wellness products, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed G. Scott Uzzell (Scott) as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Brian Grass, the Company's current interim CEO, will return to his role as Chief Financial Officer.
Timothy F. Meeker, Chairman of the Board, stated: "Following a vigorous, deliberate, and thoughtful executive search, the Board has unanimously determined that G. Scott Uzzell is the right person to lead Helen of Troy and capitalize on the Company's leading consumer brand platform. He is a strategic leader with a strong track record of building and growing consumer brands. We believe he has the ability to bring people together, develop and retain talent, and enrich our culture and values, all while being a strong allocator of capital with sound risk management. Scott has great sensitivity to the needs, wants, and expectations of consumers and has the ability to grasp the spirit of the times. His intimate knowledge of brand building and his ability to unite and engage teams is exactly what Helen of Troy needs as it enters its next chapter to boost product innovation and growth."
Mr. Meeker continued: "On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Brian Grass and Tracy Scheuerman for their dedicated leadership as interim CEO and CFO. Their discipline and focus have been a source of stability as we continue the work needed to deliver better execution, rebuild innovation, restore growth, and regain investor confidence. I am confident they will assist Scott in making a smooth transition."
Mr. Uzzell commented: "I am excited to have the opportunity to lead Helen of Troy and continue to develop its distinguished family of highly trusted brands and innovations that delight consumers. I intend to leverage the Company's durable foundation as a purpose-driven innovation leader to serve the needs of consumers and to elevate lives in moments that matter everywhere, every day. I look forward to working with Helen of Troy's talented associates to return the Company to consistent growth and deliver strong value creation for shareholders. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Tim and the Board of Directors for this honor and I am eager to begin partnering with the team to build a successful future for all stakeholders."
Scott most recently served as Corporate Vice President & General Manager of Nike North America and was a member of the Nike, Inc. Executive Leadership Team. Nike North America generates +$21B revenue with +30,000 employees across all aspects of Nike and Jordan Brands. Prior to Nike North America, Scott was President & CEO of Converse, Inc. for four years where he led a turnaround built on new product innovation and marketplace excellence. Scott joined Converse, Inc. from The Coca-Cola Company, where he served as President of the Venturing & Emerging Brands Group (VEB). He led the development of a portfolio of high growth emerging brands including Honest Tea, Body Armor, Health-Ade Kombucha and Fairlife Milk. Under Scott's leadership, VEB successfully identified and invested in trend-forward brands and categories, closing multiple M&A transactions to enhance shareholder value.
Scott began his career in sales and marketing for leading consumer goods companies, including Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Nabisco, before returning to Coca-Cola in 2001 to step into more prominent leadership roles. In addition, Scott serves on the SC Johnson Company Board of Directors. He is also presently a member of the Florida A&M University Board and University of Chicago Booth School Advisory Board. Scott received his B.S. in business from Florida A&M University and his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
About Helen of Troy Limited
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company offering creative products and solutions for its customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June. All trademarks herein belong to Helen of Troy Limited (or its subsidiaries) and/or are used under license from their respective licensors.
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