Home goods maker Newell Rubbermaid has named Domenico De Sole, former CEO of Gucci Group, to its board of directors.

The appointment raises the total number of board members to 12, the company said.

De Sole also serves as chairman of Tom Ford International.

Previously, De Sole was a partner at Washington, D.C., law firm Patton, Boggs & Blow.

Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products, with brands including outdoor products manufacturer Bernzomatic, Rubbermaid and kitchen housewares maker Calphalon.