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Wilton-based Sun Products' CEO to Serve as Chairman of the Board

Ansell, who joined Sun Products as president and CEO in the spring of 2011, succeeds Neil P. Defeo, who will remain on the board as a non-executive director.

-based Sun Products Corporation, known for its and household care products, recently appointed Jeffrey Ansell, president and CEO, as chairman of the board of directors.

Ansell, who joined Sun Products as president and CEO in the spring of 2011, succeeds Neil P. Defeo, who will remain on the board as a non-executive director, according to a release.

In less than a year Ansell has “redefined” Sun Products’ strategy, the release states. He is credited with strengthening “the brand portfolio through innovation.”

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Previously Ansell served for three years as CEO and member of the board of Pinnacle Foods Group. Prior to this, he was a corporate officer at Procter & Gamble, where he worked for 25 years, with his last seven as president of the Iams Pet Care subsidiary.

Sun Products has corporate offices at 60 Danbury Road.

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