Oneida Ltd. recently announced the appointment of Jim Mylonas to the position of senior vice president and general manager of the company's newly created Consumer Division. In his new role, he will be responsible for sales of Oneida flatware, crystal, glassware and metal serveware; Sakura dinnerware; and the Home Store retail operations. "This newly created position will be the initial step of our new go-to-market strategy," said Jim Joseph, executive vice president of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. "With the accountability for sales consolidated, we will be better positioned to leverage and coordinate the strengths of our organization and our brands in servicing the needs of our customers. Mr. Mylonas' leadership qualities, his understanding of the marketplace and his experience in product development make him the right person for this important assignment."

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