Kutol Welcomes New VP of Sales

SHARONVILLE, OH -- Kutol Products Company, a manufacturer of commercial hand soaps, has named Larry Cook vice president of sales.

Cook will lead the company’s commercial sales strategy, with a focus on expanding growth across existing and new markets and reinforcing the company’s position within distributor channels.

He will also guide sales forecasting, pipeline management and performance tracking, while sharpening go-to-market strategies and driving successful product launches.

Cook brings more than 35 years of experience in sales leadership across manufacturing, distribution, foodservice and healthcare industries, with a proven record of driving revenue growth, improving profitability and building high-performing sales organizations.

“Larry’s expertise in spearheading growth and elevating high-performing sales teams makes him an ideal fit for Kutol,” said Brandon Jones, president. “His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our sales strategy and advance the business toward greater innovation, targeted segment growth and sustained momentum in the markets we serve.”

Prior to joining Kutol, Cook was vice president of sales at Sellars Absorbent Materials, where he transformed the sales organization resulting in revenue growth and improved profitability. Earlier in his career, he held senior sales leadership roles at Von Drehle Corporation and International Paper’s xpedx division, managing large P&Ls, leading national sales teams and consistently delivering robust profit growth.

“Kutol has a strong foundation in product quality and customer trust, which positions it well for years to come,” said Cook. “I look forward to strengthening partnerships, advancing sales capabilities and contributing to the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.”

Cook attended Elon University, majoring in business administration. He is Accredited in Medical Sales (AMS), holds a certificate in Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and is a Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing certified trainer.

Founded in 1912, Kutol Products Company is a manufacturer of quality commercial hand soaps, hand sanitizers and soap dispensing systems under the Health Guard and Kutol Pro brands. Many are NSF registered, Green Seal certified, USDA BioPreferred or EcoLogo approved products. The company manufactures its products in Sharonville, OH, in its LEED Silver Certified, FDA-registered facility.

For more, go to kutol.com.