Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> November 17, 1997
CHARLES M. BERGER joined Scotts in August 1966 from the H.J. Heinz
Company, where he served as Chairman and CEO of Heinz India Pvt. Ltd.
During his 32-year career at Heinz, he also served as Chairman,
President, and CEO of Weight Watchers International, which grew primary
and franchise sales from $200 million to $1 billion during his term as
CEO (1978-1991). Berger earlier served as product manager for Heinz
Ketchup; General Manager, Marketing for all Heinz grocery products; and
Managing Director of Heinz Italy, the largest Heinz affiliate in Europe.
Berger began his career with Procter & Gamble. Profile
TWST: Give us a summary of Scotts and tell us what the company is abouttoday.
Mr. Berger: We're the U.S.'s and probably the world's leading company in
branded retail lawn and garden care