Mr. Weise joined J.W. Childs Associates in September 2004. From 1998 to 2004, Mr. Weise was CEO of Toronto-based Cott Corporation, the world's largest supplier of store-brand soft drinks. Mr. Weise continues to serve as non-executive Chairman of Cott. Prior to joining Cott, he was Chairman and CEO of Confab Corporation, a private label manufacturer of personal care products, where he engineered a successful turnaround and sale of this family business to Tyco International. From January 1992 to January 1997, Mr. Weise was with Campbell Soup Company where he was a Senior Vice President. He served initially as Campbell's Chief Financial Officer and then as President of the Bakery and Confectionary Division which included Pepperidge Farm, Godiva Chocolates, and Arnott's. Mr. Weise started his career at Procter & Gamble. Mr. Weise currently serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee of Advantage Sales and Marketing and a Director of W/S Packaging. Mr. Weise was the non-executive Chairman of American Safety Razor prior to our sale of the company in July 2006. Mr. Weise holds B.A. and M.S. degrees from Lehigh University. |