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Char-Broil outdoor grill brand names Christine Robins as CEO

By Christopher Seward
May 5, 2014

Char-Broil, the outdoor grill maker based in Columbus, has named Christine Robins as president and chief executive officer, the parent company announced Monday.

W.C. Bradley Co., the Char-Broil brand’s parent company, said Robins joined the company from Pittsburgh-based BodyMedia, where she served as president and CEO for the past five years. BodyMedia is a producer of health sensors and software that help consumers manage wellness.

Before joining BodyMedia, Robins was president and CEO of Seattle-based Philips Oral Healthcare, whose brands include Sonicare power toothbrushes.

She also spent 17 years in marketing and finance at S.C. Johnson, the household products company.

Columbus-based W.C. Bradley is also the parent of W.C. Bradley Co. Real Estate, Zebco Brands and Lamplight.

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