NEW CASTLE, DEL.—The company that supplies showerheads to many U.S. hotels has appointed Rob Cook as its sixth president and first non-family member to lead the company in its 141-year history. Cook comes to Speakman from Vistage International (formerly TEC), a peer-to-peer business leadership organization.
Cook will direct the ongoing growth initiatives in Speakman’s heritage businesses in commercial plumbing and residential shower and bath. He will also oversee the company’s new ventures; a DTC (direct to consumer) e-commerce website, www.speakmanshowers.com, a growing Beijing, China, sales office and a high efficiency air-conditioning business, Cooling Solutions. Speakman Cooling Solutions was recently selected by Resorts World Sentosa to provide advanced evaporative coolers for the Universal Studios theme park in Singapore.
“It is a very exciting time to join the Speakman Company,” Cook said. “I look forward to building on the company’s recent success. We have a great brand name and a lot of opportunity to grow.”
Rodman Ward III, who will continue as Speakman Company’s chairman, said Cook is well suited to lead the company. “As a member of Vistage, I have worked closely with Rob for the past four years. He has also managed his own sales company and worked in sales and marketing for W.L. Gore & Associates. These direct experiences in addition to his proven leadership skills will make a big difference as we look to achieve our growth goals.”
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