Ed Vlacich

Ed Vlacich is the Chief Executive Officer of Lasko Products, a leading home environment products company. He was named CEO effective December 9, 2019.1

Professional Background: Vlacich brings over 30 years of consumer products experience with a proven track record in leadership roles. Prior to Lasko, he held significant positions at several prominent companies:

• Region Head at Henkel Beauty Care North America
• President of National Brands at Sun Products
• Spent seven years at Novartis in various leadership roles, including Global Chief Marketing Officer of CIBA Vision and General Manager for Germany/Austria12

Education and Credentials:

• Earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University
• Obtained an MBA from Rutgers Business School
• Completed Novartis Executive Education Program35

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Vlacich has demonstrated expertise in:

• General management
• Operations
• Marketing
• Sales
• New product development

He has worked across diverse industries including consumer products, healthcare, and consulting. Vlacich is known for seeking opportunities with strong growth potential and a culture that aligns with his work philosophy.4

Current Role: As CEO of Lasko, he leads an international organization that has been engineering home environment products for over 113 years. The company provides fans, heaters, home ventilation products, and water damage remediation products.1

Vlacich is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and creating an inclusive workplace culture that values employee engagement.4