World Kitchen Names Kris Malkoski President, Global Business and Chief Commercial Officer

World Kitchen, the company behind iconic housewares brands like Pyrex®, Corningware®, Corelle®, Snapware®, Bakers Secret® and Chicago Cutlery®, has announced the promotion of Kris Malkoski to President, Global Business, and Chief Commercial Officer. Malkoski spent the last three years as President, North America and Chief Innovation Officer.

“The new role for Kris Malkoski will better position the company to deliver best-in-category products for consumers around the world,” said Carl Warschausky, President and CEO, World Kitchen. “Kris and her leadership team are laser-focused on three key areas that will propel our business forward: product innovation, connecting with millennials and global expansion of our brands.”

The global leadership team will continue the development and implementation of cutting-edge digital marketing, social media, mobile and e-commerce platforms that provide critical competitive advantages for World Kitchen. Additionally, a focus on global process improvements will aide in faster speed-to-market products and will enhance support for global market growth. The company will also continue to explore dynamic kitchen solutions for a younger millennial audience across all brands, which includes introducing new technology, improved functionality and trend-setting style and design.

Austin Rothbard, who recently joined the company from Kohler, owned by Baker Furniture, will take over as President of North America Household and New Product Management.

To learn more about World Kitchen, visit http://www.worldkitchen.com/.