Chris Peterson is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Newell Brands. Chris has held the CEO seat since 2023, and was previously Chief Operating Officer, Operations at Revlon.
Current company
Newell Brands
Newell Brands is an American consumer products company.
consumer goods industryHeadquartered in AtlantaFounded 1903Nasdaq: NWL
Source: WikidataChris Peterson joined Newell Brands in December 2018 and has been CEO since 2023. Before Newell Brands, Chris was Chief Operating Officer, Operations at Revlon from April 2017 until July 2018.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Cornell University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Operations Research and Industrial EngineeringSt. Xavier High School - Cincinnati,OHSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstChris Peterson leads a leadership team of 8 published executives. The most recent appointment is Melanie A. Huet as President, Home and Commercial – Home, in seat since August 2025.
Most senior 5 of 8
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Peterson (Christopher H. Peterson) | President and Chief Executive Officer | May 2023 |
| Mark J. Erceg | Chief Financial Officer | January 2023 |
| Bradford R. Turner | Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary | August 2017 |
| Tracy L. Platt | Chief Human Resources Officer | December 2023 |
| Melanie A. Huet | President, Home and Commercial – Home | August 2025 |
Sources: Newell Brands 2025 Form 10-K
Chris Peterson is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Newell Brands. Chris has held the CEO seat since 2023, and was previously Chief Operating Officer, Operations at Revlon.
Chris Peterson has been CEO of Newell Brands since 2023, according to LinkedIn profile.
Chris Peterson was Chief Operating Officer, Operations at Revlon from April 2017 until July 2018, according to LinkedIn profile.
Chris Peterson has been CEO of Newell Brands for 3 years, since 2023.
Mark J. Erceg (Chief Financial Officer), Bradford R. Turner (Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary), Tracy L. Platt (Chief Human Resources Officer), Melanie A. Huet (President, Home and Commercial – Home), and 3 more. Source: Newell Brands 2025 Form 10-K.
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