ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Appointment of Mark D. Kingdon to Board of Directors
July 14 2023 - 7:00AM
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world’s leading
marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as indoor and
hydroponic growing products, today announced that Mark D. Kingdon
has been named to its Board of Directors.
Kingdon has held senior executive positions
ranging from president and CEO to founder of companies in the
consumer, technology and digital spaces, among others. He has
experience in finance, marketing, branding, innovation, business
transformation and emerging technologies with a track record of
achieving groundbreaking results.
“Mark will be a solid contributor to the Board
at a critical time in the evolution of our Company,” said Jim
Hagedorn, chairman and CEO. “Beyond his bottom-line focus and
strategic mindset, he is a creative thinker who is adept at
identifying and capitalizing upon opportunities for near- and
long-term growth.
“Just as importantly, he is highly enthusiastic
about joining our team, has an impressive marketing pedigree and is
a dedicated gardener. I welcome his forward-looking ideas to help
us deliver value creation for our customers, consumers and
shareholders.”
Kingdon is founder of Quixotic Ventures, which
invests in early stage consumer internet companies, and held board
seats with TheRealReal.com, SAY Media, Inc., Linden Lab and
Organic, Inc. as well as several nonprofits, such as Miami’s New
World Symphony. He previously was CEO of Linden Lab (developer of
Second Life - the early metaverse) and Organic, Inc.. He also was a
managing partner at PwC, where he ran the retail and distribution
industries consulting practice for the Americas. He holds an MBA
from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania,
and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of
California, Los Angeles. He and his husband have three
children.
Kingdon succeeds Gerald Volas, who resigned from
the Board. “I want to thank Jerry for his service,” Hagedorn said.
“We very much appreciate his contributions and wish him the best as
he explores other endeavors.”
Kingdon’s appointment reflects an ongoing review
by the Board of Directors to assess its skill sets and experience
with a focus on fresh perspectives and viewpoints. Since 2022, in
addition to Kingdon, former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and
Edith Avilés, an expert in capital markets and leveraged finance,
have joined the Board.
About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With approximately $3.9 billion in sales, the
Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer
products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among
the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®,
Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their
categories. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne
Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting,
and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing
segment. For additional information, visit us at
www.scottsmiraclegro.com.
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