James Loree is a Chief Executive Officer at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC based in New Britain, Connecticut, United States, North America. Jim Loree is the Chief Executive Officer at Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB). Prior to taking on the role of CEO, Loree served as Lead Independent Director of the Board of Directors at SSB. Jim is the former Chief Executive Officer of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., a position he held from 2016 to June 2022. He also served on the Board of Directors of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. during that time. As CEO, Jim led more than 60,000 employees across 60 countries who make power tools, hand tools, outdoor power equipment and industrial products. Under Loree’s leadership, the company gained recognition for its work in advanced manufacturing, operational excellence, responsible business practices, and as a best workplace for innovators as well as for diversity and inclusion. Jim originally joined the company, then Stanley Works, as Vice President and CFO in 1999. In that role, he pursued a strategy which included re-architecting the business portfolio and reorienting the company culture to organic and inorganic growth. He was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in 2009 and then CEO in 2016. During his tenure, Jim led growth strategies to increase revenue from $2 billion to $16 billion. Prior to joining Stanley Works in 1999, Jim spent 19 years at General Electric Company in a combination of leadership positions in finance, strategic planning and operating management. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Union College, and serves on the board of Whirlpool Corporation, United Natural Foods, Inc., and Quinnipiac University, and is a director of the Jim and Rebecca Loree Foundation. Married with four daughters, Jim is passionate about family, giving back to the community and traveling.
Current Position: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC
Location: New Britain, Connecticut, United States, North America
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