Newell Brands chairman to transition to new position, Robert Steele to succeed

Newell Brands announced a series of steps to refresh the company’s board of directors and its leadership. Patrick Campbell has served as the chairman of the board for five years. Effective upon the conclusion of the company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 16, Campbell will transition from his position as chairman, while remaining a director nominated for re-election at the annual meeting. The board of directors has designated independent director Robert Steele as the next chairman of the board, effective May 16, upon the conclusion of the annual meeting. Robert Steele has served on Newell Brands’ board of directors since April 2018. He is the founder and CEO of Steele Consulting, a consulting firm. Steele is the retired vice chairman, global health and well-being, for the Procter & Gamble company. During his 35-year tenure with Procter & Gamble, Mr. Steele held a variety of other executive leadership positions, including Group President Global Household Care and Group President of North American Operations.