3 New CEOs In Tabletop Face Full Plate.

This article focuses on the appointment of three chief executive officers (CEOs) in the tableware industry. Executives who have been appointed are: Jay Hanauer, chief executive officer of Lenox Corp.; Susan Saideman, CEO of Arc International PLC; and John Foley, CEO of Waterford Wedgwood USA Inc., all of whom were appointed earlier this year and are charged with revitalizing the tabletop industry, particularly the upper end, and regaining relevance among younger consumers. This year, these CEOs emerged from outside the industry and observers say that can be good for business.