TOWSON, Md., March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Black & Decker
Corporation (NYSE: BDK) announced that Bruce W. Brooks, 42, has been named
Group Vice President and President - Consumer Products Group of the Power
Tools and Accessories segment. He will have worldwide responsibility for
the Black & Decker(R) brand and will report to Nolan D. Archibald, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brooks succeeds Thomas D. Koos, who has
resigned to accept the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of
Jacuzzi Brands Corporation.
Mr. Archibald commented, "Bruce Brooks has demonstrated strong
leadership and delivered outstanding results during his 20 years at Black &
Decker. Since 2004, he has led Construction Tools, the largest division
within the Industrial Products Group. He began his career in sales and has
held a variety of key leadership roles, including positions as Vice
President of Marketing for both Black & Decker Consumer Products and Latin
America. Bruce's successes in sales, marketing, new product development and
international operations make him extremely well-qualified to lead the
Consumer Products Group. We thank Tom Koos for his contributions to the
success of the consumer business, and we wish him well in his next
endeavor."
Black & Decker is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of power
tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and
technology- based fastening systems.
SOURCE The Black & Decker Corporation
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