By: Furniture World Magazine\u00c2\u00a0
\nTempur-Pedic International Inc., a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of viscoelastic and premium mattresses and pillows worldwide,
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\n today announced Rick Anderson, consumer sales and marketing veteran, has joined Tempur-Pedic as Executive Vice President and President, North America. Anderson joins Tempur-Pedic from Procter & Gamble after a long career with The Gillette Company, which became part of P&G in 2012.<\/p>\n
In this newly created position, Anderson will report directly to Chief Executive Officer H. Thomas Bryant and be responsible for the strategic leadership and operating results of Tempur-Pedic’s business in North America. Anderson’s responsibilities as President, North America will include consumer marketing, sales, and Tempur-Pedic Medical, Inc.<\/p>\n
“As Tempur-Pedic continues to drive market growth through product innovation and advanced bedding technologies, it is extremely valuable to have someone with Rick’s consumer product experience join the Tempur-Pedic management team,” said Bryant. “Rick has an outstanding track record in the consumer products market with a breadth of marketing and sales experience, a proven record of brand building results, and an outstanding commitment to organizational excellence. We believe he will have an immediate, positive influence on our North American operations.”<\/p>\n
Anderson brings to Tempur-Pedic more than 23 years of international and domestic management, marketing and sales experience. At Gillette, Anderson played a critical role, most recently as vice president of marketing for Oral- B and Braun in North America. Previously, Anderson was vice president of global business management for Duracell, overseeing consumer marketing, branding, product development and strategic planning worldwide.<\/p>\n
“Tempur-Pedic is a brand I have long admired for its product innovation, customer loyalty and market development,” Anderson said. “Tempur-Pedic has outstanding products and technology, increasing brand awareness, and an industry-leading sales and marketing organization. I see strong prospects to build on the company’s momentum and enthusiastically look forward to being a part of Tempur-Pedic’s future.”<\/p>\n
Anderson holds graduate and undergraduate degrees from Virginia Tech.<\/p>\n
About the Company<\/p>\n
Tempur-Pedic International Inc. manufacturers and distributes Swedish Mattresses and Neck Pillows(TM) made from its TEMPUR(R) pressure- relieving material: a proprietary material that conforms to the body to provide support and help alleviate pressure points. Products are currently sold in over 70 countries under the TEMPUR(R) and Tempur-Pedic(R) brand names. World headquarters for Tempur-Pedic International is in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit http:\/\/www.tempurpedic.com\/ or call 800-805-3635.<\/p>\n
Tempur-Pedic(R), TEMPUR(R), and Swedish Sleep Systems(R) are registered trademarks of Tempur-Pedic International in the U.S. and in other countries. Other brand names, products and trademarks are property of their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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