Radienz Living Announces the Appointment of CPG Executive Carl J. Gerlach as Chief Executive Officer

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radienz Living announced today that Carl J. Gerlach will be joining the company September 15th as Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Ernesto S. Levy who will be pursuing other interests.

With demonstrated world-class quality and product performance, we have the assets, insights, resources and team to thrive in a demanding market.

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Mr. Gerlach brings to Radienz Living over 25 years of experience transforming businesses through innovation and expansion into new markets and categories. Most recently, he was Chief Executive Officer of Country Meats, LLC, a contract manufacturer of branded meat products. Prior to that Mr. Gerlach was Chief Executive Officer of Norseland Inc., a private label and branded manufacturer of cheese and dairy products and Chief Executive Officer of Maple Hill Creamery, the nation’s fastest growing providers of grass-fed organic dairy. Mr. Gerlach previously served in senior Strategy, Brand Marketing and General Management positions at Kraft Foods, Alberto Culver and Sara Lee Corporation.

Mr. Gerlach said, “I’m delighted to be joining Radienz Living at such an exciting time. The Radienz Living platform offers an extraordinary opportunity for growth and product development. Investment and innovations such as the recently introduced eco-friendly box are opening up new avenues for customer partnerships addressing today’s needs and those of the future. With demonstrated world-class quality and product performance, we have the assets, insights, resources and team to thrive in a demanding market. I’m eager to begin my work with such a talented and committed group.”

Alexander D. Greene, Chairman of the Radienz Living Board commented, “Mr. Gerlach has the energy, creativity and determination to realize the untapped potential of our company. His track record of identifying consumer trends and developing products to meet consumer needs ahead of the market makes him the ideal choice for this role. With the addition of our new board member Tom Hernquist, I’m confident we have the senior leadership that will enable Radienz Living to become the preferred private label and co-manufacturing partner in the unit dose and personal care wipes space.”

About Radienz Living: Radienz Living, headquartered in Mount Prospect, IL, is a leading North American manufacturer of household cleaning and personal care products, known for its decades of product expertise and trusted partnerships. The company specializes in innovative, high-performance solutions for the Personal Care Wipes and Unit Dose segments with a strong commitment to sustainability. Additional information can be found on the company’s website: www.radienzliving.com.