Dial R&D hire
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Richard Theiler appointed senior VP-research and development, effective immediately, Dial announces in March 31 press release. Former VP-R&D for Dial's global fabric care division replaces Mark Cushman, who has left the company for personal reasons. Theiler previously served as technical director for Unilever Research, U.S. as well as in various positions at Chesebrough-Pond's and Lever Brothers. Theiler will lead R&D during period in which new product innovation is targeted as key to driving growth of the business and preparing it for a potential sale (1"The Rose Sheet" March 11, 2002, p. 5)...