Electrolux names president, CEO of home care products

Electrolux has named Russel Minick to the post of president and CEO for Electrolux Home Care Products.

Minick will oversee the group’s operation for floor care and small appliances in North America, which includes the Electrolux, Eureka and Sanitaire brands and the division Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems (formerly Beam Industries).

Minick replaces John Case, who is leaving the company to pursue a new opportunity. He will assume his new position on Sept. 1.

Minick has served as president of the Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems division since June 2006. Prior to that, he served as president of HNI Corp.’s Gunlocke Co., a contract office furniture company focusing on private office case goods, conference room furniture, lounge furniture and executive seating.