ScottsMiracle-Gro Names North American Businesses Lead

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company names Barry Sanders as executive vice president of its North American businesses. Sanders most recently was executive vice president of Global Technologies and Operations, responsible for the company's supply chain, information systems as well as research and development efforts. In related news, ScottsMiracle-Gro is realigning its leadership structure within its consumer businesses to more effectively drive long-term strategy and performance. The effort initially will focus on the core North American business and Smith & Hawken, but eventually will include Scotts LawnService and its International consumer business.