SMG - Leadership updates

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, today announced that Nick Miaritis has been named executive vice president and chief brand officer, a new position overseeing the Company's brands and leading all its marketing strategies and initiatives. The appointment represents a strategic pivot in the Company's SMG 2.0 transformation into a premier outdoor lifestyle brand. Miaritis has deep experience with Fortune 500 brands, most recently as chief client officer at VaynerMedia, a global creative and media agency where he led brand partnerships, accelerated

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products as well as a leader in indoor and hydroponic growing products, today announced changes to its Board of Directors. Former U.S. Army Lt. General John R. Vines announced his retirement after more than 12 years on the Board, most recently as a member of the Nominating & Governance and Innovation & Technology committees. His term was set to expire at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Although he no longer is a member of the Board, he will maintain an advisory role as Board member emeritus. Vines served 35 years in the mi

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRAY) today announced that Matthew E. Garth has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 30, 2025. Mr. Garth brings nearly 30 years of proven financial management expertise to Dentsply Sirona, with a focus on driving value creation. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a global leader of branded consumer lawn and garden products. Prior to ScottsMiracle-Gro, Mr. Garth held numerous financial leadership roles at large, multinational companies, including Min

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help increase the creation of community gardens and green spaces in underserved areas, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation has joined Keep America Beautiful's 2025 Martin Luther King Corridor Community Grants initiative. The program awards grants to support projects that address inner-city heat islands in underserved communities through the planting of trees, shrubs, ground cover and grass. Grants will also be awarded for community gardens and orchards that mitigate food insecurity. The goal is to convert brown spaces, significantly hotter due to lack of vegetation, into green spaces with environmental, health and safety benefits.

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Nick Miaritis has been named to its Board of Directors. Miaritis is chief client officer at VaynerMedia, a global creative and media agency, where he leads brand partnerships, accelerates growth opportunities and develops new capabilities. With a passion for crafting culturally relevant content for Fortune 500 brands, he infuses every project with his unique creative vision and strategic edge. Since joining VaynerMedia, he has created leading campaigns, such as

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Rob Candelino has been named to its Board of Directors. Candelino is CEO of PetSafe Brands, the world's leading pet-technology and services company. He also serves on its Board of Directors. Prior to joining PetSafe, Candelino spent 25 years with Unilever in a variety of roles and with increasing responsibilities, the latest of which was CEO of Unilever Thailand and Regional Head of Inland ASEAN. "Rob's diverse background will make him a valuable resource at a

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Nancy Mistretta has retired from its Board of Directors. Mistretta has been a director since 2007 and served on various Board committees, most recently as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Organization Committee. "Nancy has been a great partner and friend over these many years," said Jim Hagedorn, chairman, CEO and president of ScottsMiracle-Gro. "Her expertise in finance and banking have been invaluable in providing strategic counsel an

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, July 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 ev

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 it anticipates achieving a net leverage ratio comfortably below the credit facility covenant of 6.5 times for its fiscal 2023 second quarter. The Company expects final Q2 net leverage in the range of 6.0, reflecting the disciplined approach to cost control, focus on improved efficiencies and initiatives to engage consumers early in the lawn and garden season are contributing to improvements in its overall financial position. The Company will announce full se

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), one of the world's leading marketers of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic and indoor growing products, announced today that The Honorable Brian Sandoval has been named to its Board of Directors. Governor Sandoval served two terms as the 29th Governor of the State of Nevada, having held office from 2011 to 2019. He is currently the President of the University of Nevada, Reno, a position he has held since 2020. "Brian's long-standing commitment to public service makes him a strong addition to our team. His extensive experience on issues related to economic growth, job creatio

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), one of the world's leading marketers of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic and indoor growing products, announced that Gerald (Jerry) Volas has been named to its Board of Directors. Mr. Volas served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of TopBuild Corp., a leading installer and distributor of insulation products, between June 2015 and December 2020. "Jerry's extensive operational leadership and experience with a wide-range of financial issues will be a benefit to our Company," said Jim Hagedorn, chairman and chief executive officer. "He is a seasoned professional an

Realignments position the Company for continued growth Business momentum continues as both major segments exceed internal Q1 targets MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) today announced a series of organizational changes in the areas of finance, supply chain and corporate affairs designed to fully leverage future growth opportunities and drive long-term shareholder value. As part of the realignment, the Company announced Randy Coleman has departed as executive vice president and chief financial officer and that Cory Miller, previously vice president of finance for Hawthorne Gardening Company, has been promoted to senior vice presi

Realignments position the Company for continued growth Business momentum continues as both major segments exceed internal Q1 targets MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) today announced a series of organizational changes in the areas of finance, supply chain and corporate affairs designed to fully leverage future growth opportunities and drive long-term shareholder value. As part of the realignment, the Company announced Randy Coleman has departed as executive vice president and chief financial officer and that Cory Miller, previously vice president of finance for Hawthorne Gardening Company, has been promoted to senior vice p