Segment Chief Executive Officer of Learning & Development, Newell Brands
Search every verified Kristine Malkoski interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Kristine Malkoski, Segment Chief Executive Officer of Learning & Development at Newell Brands, discussed the company's recent product innovations in a January 2025 podcast. She highlighted new technologies for the company's Klon brand, including mineral feld non-stick cookware and Aqua Shield non-stick technology, and a floral silicate glass bakeware line that is oven-safe up to 550°F. Malkoski stated that the bakeware was the first to receive a standards of excellence seal and passed extensive testing. She also noted that Newell Brands partnered with TerraCycle to recycle old cookware and supports communities through grants and disaster relief. In an October 2024 video on the company's values, Malkoski emphasized the importance of "ownership," describing it as taking responsibility for one's impact and outcomes. She cited examples of risk-taking, such as Sharpie and Papermate launching at South by Southwest, and Graco's SVE program, as demonstrations of this value. Malkoski also described her career background, including being the fourth woman to become a VP General Manager at Procter & Gamble, and noted that Newell Brands is a $10 billion global company with brands found in over 80% of U.S. households.
“NLE is a 10 billion global company we are found in over 80% of US households; the average person has 17 of our brands in their house including names like Dymo, Elmer's, Expo, Dry erase, Crazy Glue, Papermate, Sharpie, Parker, Waterman, Ball, Klon, Food Saver, Rubbermaid, Yankee Candle, Woodwick, Graco, Nook, Baby Jogge...”
“Research shows that despite inflationary pressures and potential recession, people are cooking 43% more meals at home and baking 28% more than a year ago, with 28% intending to use cookware more and 25% intending to use bakeware more in the future.”
“We created a new technology called floral silicate glass for bakeware that is oven and broiler safe up to 550°F, lightweight, does not break or chip, is nestable and stackable, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe, and comes with a lid for easy transport; it launched recently at Target with advertising on Food Netwo...”
“No Brands is the first to get the standards of excellence seal for our new bakeware product, going above and beyond the engineering standards to create safe cookware and bakeware.”
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When we embrace our value of Ownership, we drive stronger innovation and a more inclusive and high-performance culture.
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