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John was appointed President, Global Pet Supplies and Co-Chief Operating Officer in January 2007. He joined Spectrum Brands concurrent with the company's February 2005 acquisition of United Industries, where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of United Industries' United Pet Group. John joined United Pet Group as Chairman and CEO in June 2000. United Pet Group was acquired by United Industries in 2004. Prior to that time, Heil spent twenty-five years with the H.J. Heinz Company in various executive management positions including President and Managing Director of Heinz Pet Products, President of Heinz Specialty Pet and Executive Vice President of StarKist Seafood. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree from Lycoming College. | 