Scotts Miracle-Gro Hires Law Chief in Pivot After Pandemic Boom

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. promoted Dimiter Todorov, a company veteran of nearly 15 years, to general counsel, chief compliance officer and corporate secretary.

Todorov replaced Ivan Smith this month in an online listing of the company’s executive leadership. He took the role in December after serving as vice president of legal since 2015, the Marysville, Ohio-based company disclosed in a securities filing.

Scotts specializes in lawn care and home agricultural products is trying to pivot after ramping up production during the pandemic, when the company capitalized on a US housing boom and a surge in interest in outdoor activities such ...