CLAYTON, Mo., April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Olin
Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced the appointment of William H. Weideman as Lead Director of the
Corporation's Board of Directors, effective on April 26, 2018. Mr. Weideman takes on this
new role following the retirement of Mr. Rompala at the
Corporation's 2018 annual meeting of shareholders.
Mr. Weideman has been a member of the Corporation's Board since
2015, serving as the Audit Committee Chair and on the Directors and
Corporate Governance and Executive Committees. Mr. Weideman
enjoyed a 38 year career at The Dow Chemical Company, now known as
DowDuPont, until his retirement in 2015. Prior to his
retirement, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice
President from March 2010 until
January 2015, as an Interim Chief
Financial Officer from November 2009
to March 2010 and was named Executive
Vice President of Finance, Dow Agrosciences & Corporate
Strategic Development in September
2012, all at Dow.
Mr. Weideman earned a bachelor's degree in Business
Administration and Accounting from Central Michigan
University. He also serves as a director of the Mid-Michigan
Medical Center and is on the board of trustees at Central Michigan
University.
John E. Fischer, the
Corporation's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer,
said, "Our Board is delighted that Bill
Weideman has agreed to serve as Lead Director upon
Rich Rompala's retirement.
Bill's extensive experience as a financial and business executive
in the chemicals industry makes him well-suited to provide the
independent leadership that will benefit the Board and the
Corporation. We look forward to his guidance, advice and
counsel."
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global
manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading
U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products
produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies,
chlorinated organics, bleach and hydrochloric acid.
Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and
distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition,
reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and
components, and industrial cartridges.
Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin.
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