Bemis Company Board Elects William F. Austen Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
November 11 2013 - 4:46PM
Business Wire
Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) today announced that its Board of
Directors has elected William F. Austen to the position of
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Austen
previously served as Group President of Bemis Company.
“Bill’s leadership has been an important part of the success of
our business over the past decade,” said Henry Theisen, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Bemis Company. “Bill has been a
strong leader in the growth of our global operations and our
expansion into Latin America and Asia. His solid business skills
and global experience will be a great advantage to Bemis as we
continue to bring new technologies and products to the variety of
markets and geographies that we serve across our global
business.”
William Austen has held the position of Group President since
2012, and has been responsible for operations in the United States,
Latin America, and Asia. Previously, he was Vice President of
Operations at Bemis Company, a position he held since May 2004. He
joined Bemis Company in 2000 as President of Bemis Company’s MACtac
Division. Prior to joining Bemis, he held leadership positions at
various manufacturing operations of General Electric Company, where
he worked for 20 years. He received his Bachelor of Engineering
degree in marine engineering from the State University of New York
Maritime College and his master’s degree in engineering
administration from George Washington University.
ABOUT BEMIS COMPANY, INC. Bemis Company, Inc. is a major
supplier of packaging and pressure sensitive materials used by
leading food, consumer products, healthcare, and other companies
worldwide. Founded in 1858, Bemis Company is included in the
S&P 500 index of stocks and reported 2012 net sales of $5.1
billion. Bemis has a strong technical base in polymer chemistry,
film extrusion, coating and laminating, printing, and converting.
Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, Bemis employs approximately
19,000 individuals worldwide. More information about Bemis is
available at our website, www.bemis.com.
Bemis Company, Inc.Melanie E. R. Miller,
920-527-5045Vice President, Investor Relations and
Treasurer
Bemis (NYSE:BMS)
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