Applied Industrial Technologies Names New General Counsel & Secretary
March 28 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today announced that
Jon S. Ploetz has joined the Company as Vice President – General
Counsel & Secretary. In this role, Ploetz will lead the
Company’s global legal affairs, governance and compliance
activities, ESG efforts, and corporate secretary duties. Ploetz
succeeds Fred D. Bauer who elected to retire effective January 31,
2023, after 30 years of service to the Company. Bauer remained the
Company’s Secretary throughout the replacement search; his official
departure is March 31, 2023.
“Jon brings more than 20 years of skilled legal expertise in a
diverse range of matters, including corporate governance,
securities, M&A, and more. We look forward to the contributions
he will make as we continue to execute our company-specific growth
opportunities and long-range strategic plan,” said Neil A.
Schrimsher, President & Chief Executive Officer. “We thank Fred
for his leadership, commitment and valued role as a trusted advisor
over the years,” added Schrimsher.
Ploetz joins Applied® from Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC), a
market-leading global provider of environmental solutions for
industrial and specialty waste streams, where he served as Vice
President, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Corporate
Secretary since 2018, and Assistant General Counsel, Corporate
& Securities prior to that. His professional career also
includes five years as Assistant General Counsel & Assistant
Secretary at Arch Coal, Inc., and nearly 10 years of law firm
experience.
Ploetz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Statistics and
Management from Luther College in Iowa, and a Juris Doctor degree
from the University of Colorado School of Law. He is a member of
several professional groups, including the Society for Corporate
Governance and the National Association of Corporate Directors.
About Applied®
Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added
distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion,
fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related
maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and
comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually
all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that
provide choice, convenience, and expertise. For more information,
visit www.applied.com.
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