Conair LLC Announces Leadership Changes
16 April 2024 - 7:30PM
Business Wire
Creates New C-Suite Position, Chief Digital
& Technology Officer
Conair LLC President and CEO Kristie Juster has announced the
appointment of Willi Candra as Chief Digital & Technology
Officer. Mr. Candra will join a leadership team focused on winning
market share by building a best-in-class digital capability.
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Mr. Candra comes to Conair most recently from Kimball
International, a leading omnichannel commercial furnishings
company, where he was Chief Digital and Information Officer. During
this time at Kimball, Mr. Candra led the company’s digital
transformation and a center led, commercial-enabling Digital and IT
Center of Excellence. Prior to this, he held various digital and
technology leadership positions at Newell Brands, partnering with
the business units to drive commercial growth and business
acceleration. Under this newly created position, Conair LLC’s
digital team, IT and business support teams have been consolidated
to build and accelerate digital capabilities including data
analytics and program management. Mr. Candra will work closely with
business leaders to transform and drive the digital agenda at
Conair LLC.
“I am excited to welcome a thoughtful leader like Willi to the
Conair team,” said Ms. Juster. “I am confident that Willi’s
leadership, along with our new organizational structure, will bring
increased rigor and help accelerate our business at all
levels.”
About Conair LLC: Based in Stamford, CT, with operations
worldwide, Conair LLC is a leading designer, manufacturer, and
marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances,
cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel
accessories. Conair's brands include Cuisinart®, Conair®,
Babyliss®, Scunci®, and Waring®. Founded in 1959 by Leandro
Rizzuto, the company started as a small hair appliance company.
Today, Conair brands sell products in more than 120 countries
across six continents. Conair LLC is part of the American
Securities portfolio of companies.
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