Lenox, East Longmeadow, Mass., has promoted Rich Wuerthele to president of sales.
Wuerthele joined Lenox in December 2002 as vice president of sales to lead the transition of the sales organization after the acquisition of Lenox by Newell Rubbermaid in January 2003. In his new position, Wuerthele will be responsible for expanding Lenox sales globally and supporting strategic sales initiatives throughout Newell Rubbermaid’s North American Tool Group. He will report to Lenox President Bob Heisner.
In addition to his three years with Lenox, Wuerthele has 18 years of tool, hardware and home improvement sales experience.