The acquired business will become part of the Home Solutions segment with Contigo and Avex joining the company's Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Goody and Levolor brands.
The new leader brings more than 22 years of CPG and food industry experience from companies including Dean Foods Morningstar division, ConAgra Foods and Swift and Company.
Effective January 1, 2014, the integrated North America business will be segmented into a traditional company and bottler operating model that will better suit the unique needs of the North America market.