TOLEDO, Ohio, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Libbey
Inc.(NYSE MKT: LBY), one of the largest glass tableware
manufacturers in the world, today announced the appointment of
James C. (Jim) Burmeister to the
position of vice president, chief financial officer. Mr. Burmeister
will join the company as an executive officer on March 30, 2017, and will have accountability for
Libbey's worldwide finance organization and for implementing
financial and operating strategies to support the Company's drive
to improve its financial performance.
Mr. Burmeister joins Libbey from The Anderson's, Inc. in Maumee, Ohio, where he served as vice
president, finance and treasurer, with responsibility for the
treasury, investor relations, tax, sourcing, business development
and continuous improvement organizations. Prior to joining
The Andersons, Inc., he held roles of increasing responsibility in
operations finance with Owens Corning, beginning in 2005 as
director, finance of Owens Corning's cultured stone business and
culminating in his role from 2013-2014 as vice president, finance
of Owens Corning's roofing and asphalt division. Earlier in his
career, Mr. Burmeister served in a variety of roles with General
Electric, including an assignment with GE's highly regarded
Corporate Audit Staff, and with Rubbermaid in its supply chain
function.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval
Academy, Mr. Burmeister served as a captain in the Marine
Corps from 1990-1995, including service in the Persian Gulf.
"We are pleased to welcome Jim to Libbey's senior management
team," said William Foley, chairman
and chief executive officer, Libbey Inc. "His extensive knowledge
of operations and corporate finance, along with his nearly 20 years
of business leadership experience, make him highly qualified to
take on the CFO role."
"On behalf of the board of directors, I would also like to
extend my sincere gratitude to Ronni
Smith, who seamlessly assumed the interim CFO role three
months ago," continued William
Foley. "She has once again demonstrated that she is a strong
and talented leader." With Mr. Burmeister's appointment, Ronni will
resume her previous position as vice president, corporate
controller.
About Libbey Inc.
Based in Toledo, Ohio, Libbey
Inc. is one of the largest glass tableware manufacturers in the
world. Libbey Inc. operates manufacturing plants in the U.S.,
Mexico, China, Portugal and the
Netherlands. In existence since 1818, the Company supplies
tabletop products to retail, foodservice and business-to-business
customers in over 100 countries. Libbey's global brand portfolio,
in addition to its namesake brand, includes Crisa®,
Royal Leerdam®,
World® Tableware, Syracuse® China, and Crisal Glass®. In 2016,
Libbey Inc.'s net sales totaled $793.4
million. Additional information is available at
www.libbey.com.
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