Summer Infant appoints new senior vp, global sales

WOONSOCKET – Juvenile product maker Summer Infant Inc. has named Ted Kelley senior vice president, global sales, effective July 7.
Kelley brings 17 years of juvenile industry experience in sales, marketing, product development and brand management to the position, according to a news release from the company.
“Ted has a unique, strong combination of skills including sales management, brand expansion, retail negotiations and channel development that are integral to Summer Infant’s expansion plans,” Bob Stebenne, the company’s president and CEO, said in a statement.
“He is a perfect choice for the company at this key time in our growth trajectory, as we focus on strengthening our core brands, penetrating new markets and accelerating our presence online. I am confident that Ted’s broad-based background, industry acumen, and interpersonal style represent a great fit for Summer Infant. I am excited to see him put his passion and expertise to work building Summer Infant into a broader, stronger, more successful organization,” Stebenne said.
Kelley said he is excited for the new opportunity.
“We operate in a fast-paced industry that requires innovation as well as attention to detail, and I hope to continue to enhance Summer Infant’s reputation as a company known for its leading brands, consumer loyalty and for creating amazing products for parents and caregivers across the globe,” Kelley said.
Kelley worked at Safety First and, upon its purchase by Dorel Industries, at Dorel’s Juvenile Group. Most recently, he served as executive vice president of sales/general manager.
Summer Infant recently sued board member and former CEO Carol Bramson as well as two other former company executives and company consultants in federal court alleging theft and misappropriation of trade secrets.
The company’s former senior vice president of product development, Annamaria Dooley, and former president of global sales and marketing, Kenneth N. Price, were named in the lawsuit.

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