Bemis CEO William F. Austen Honored by George Washington University
October 20 2016 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
William F. Austen, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE: BMS), was inducted into the George
Washington University Engineering Hall of Fame on October 13,
2016.
The George Washington University Engineering Hall of Fame was
established in 2006 to recognize and honor distinguished School of
Engineering and Science alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who
have contributed to engineering, technology, or management in a
sustained and significant way during their careers. These
individuals bring distinction to George Washington University
through their achievements and their contributions to their
professions, the University, and society-at-large.
“Our Hall of Fame started in 2006 and now has 66 members,
including Bill Austen. When you consider that George Washington
University’s engineering school has about 22,000 living alumni, you
immediately understand that our Hall of Fame is a very select group
that truly represents the 'best-of-the-best' of engineering and
computer science at GW,” said Dr. David S. Dolling, dean of the
George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied
Science. “We’re proud to count Bill Austen as a member of this
prestigious group.”
"Bill is an outstanding leader," said
Timothy M. Manganello, Chairman of the Board for Bemis
Company. "Bill drives results, connects well with stakeholders and
employees, and embodies all the characteristics of a
high-performing leader. I congratulate Bill on this distinguished
nomination and support him as he continues to lead change at Bemis
Company toward long-term success."
Mr. Austen has served as President and Chief Executive Officer
for Bemis Company since 2014. Bill previously held various
leadership roles at the company since joining in 2000. Prior to
Bemis, Austen spent 20 years at General Electric Company in a
variety of leadership positions. Bill holds a Bachelor of
Engineering degree in Marine Engineering from the State University
of New York Maritime College and a Master’s degree in Engineering
Administration from George Washington University.
ABOUT BEMIS COMPANY, INC.Bemis Company, Inc. (“Bemis” or
the “Company”) is a major supplier of flexible and rigid plastic
packaging used by leading food, consumer products, healthcare, and
other companies worldwide. Founded in 1858, Bemis reported 2015 net
sales from continuing operations of $4.1 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 18,000 individuals
worldwide. More information about Bemis is available at
www.bemis.com.
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Bemis Company, Inc.Erin M. Winters,
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