Igloo Products has named David C. Thornhill new executive vice president and chief operating officer. He will report to Gary Kiedaisch, the company's chairman and chief executive, who made the announcement. A graduate of the University of South Florida with a bachelor of science in marketing, Thornhill brings 26 years of leadership experience from various world-class companies including Black & Decker, Fruit of the Loom, Coleman and Tupperware Corporation, in addition to his four years at the helm of Igloo's product development, marketing and brand management. In his new expanded position, he will have responsibility for manufacturing, distribution, logistics/supply chain, sourcing, product, marketing and engineering.
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