Helen of Troy names G. Scott Uzzell CEO

Helen of Troy (HELE) Limited announced that its Board of Directors has appointed G. Scott Uzzell as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Brian Grass, the Company’s current interim CEO, will return to his role as Chief Financial Officer. Timothy F. Meeker, Chairman of the Board, stated: “Following a vigorous, deliberate, and thoughtful executive search, the Board has unanimously determined that G. Scott Uzzell is the right person to lead Helen of Troy and capitalize on the Company’s leading consumer brand platform. He is a strategic leader with a strong track record of building and growing consumer brands. We believe he has the ability to bring people together, develop and retain talent, and enrich our culture and values, all while being a strong allocator of capital with sound risk management. Scott has great sensitivity to the needs, wants, and expectations of consumers and has the ability to grasp the spirit of the times. His intimate knowledge of brand building and his ability to unite and engage teams is exactly what Helen of Troy needs as it enters its next chapter to boost product innovation and growth.” Meeker continued: “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Brian Grass and Tracy Scheuerman for their dedicated leadership as interim CEO and CFO. Their discipline and focus have been a source of stability as we continue the work needed to deliver better execution, rebuild innovation, restore growth, and regain investor confidence. I am confident they will assist Scott in making a smooth transition.”