(Katy, TX) Igloo Products Corp. has appointed David Allen as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and a Board Director. David joins Igloo from Vista Outdoor Inc., where he most recently served as Group President of the Outdoor Products Segment. In this role, David was responsible for leading a business with revenue over $1B, 2000+ employees, 14 global product categories and 35 brands including Bell, Giro, CamelBak, Bushnell, Camp Chef, Bolle and Blackhawk. Prior to Vista, David was a senior executive at Jarden Corporation where he served as President of Coleman U.S.A.
Igloo Chairman, Steven Scheyer, commented, "Dave brings to Igloo exceptional experience in consumer goods, as well as demonstrated success in the outdoor and recreational channel. The Board and I are delighted to have Dave leading our team to accelerate the growth of the iconic Igloo brand."
David spent the first fifteen years of his career with Unilever in various roles throughout the US and Europe working across their portfolio of brands. After Unilever, David served as Vice President of Sales for Alberto Culver.
About Igloo Products Corp.: Igloo was formed in 1947 and continues to thrive on five core values: community, courage, craftsmanship, commitment and celebration. We believe amazing things happen when people come together, and our craftsmanship is second to none as our products are built with detail, quality and pride. It's our responsibility to carry these values into the future with strength and integrity. Our commitment extends beyond product. It includes how we behave and how we act to make the world a better place. At the end of the day, it's all about making wonderful, memorable experiences.