RPM Names Michael J. Laroche as VP, Controller and CAO
July 27 2021 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that Michael
J. Laroche, chief financial officer of its Specialty Products Group
(SPG) operating segment, has been appointed vice president,
controller and chief accounting officer for RPM, effective November
1. He will succeed Keith Smiley, current RPM vice president of
finance and controller, who previously announced he will retire
from his role in October.
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Michael J. Laroche, VP, Controller and
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Laroche joined SPG in 2016 as controller and was promoted to
vice president and controller before rising to the position of CFO.
Before joining the company, he was a senior manager at PwC. He
earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in
accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. Laroche
is also a certified public accountant.
“Since joining the Specialty Products Group, Mike has exhibited
strong leadership skills, sound judgment and an ability to see the
bigger picture—all of which make him a natural fit for this role,”
stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO. “I have been
particularly impressed with the tremendous strides he made over the
past few years in improving SPG’s reporting and analysis
capabilities while also navigating the challenges of a remote work
environment during the Covid pandemic. I am very happy to welcome
him to our corporate leadership team.”
Smiley was elected vice president of finance and controller in
April 2012, serving as the company's principal accounting officer
and managing its capital markets activities. He joined RPM as an
internal auditor in 1992 and subsequently became corporate
controller in 1993 and treasurer in 1997. Mr. Smiley was elected
vice president – treasurer and assistant secretary in 1999. Prior
to joining RPM, he was with Ciulla, Smith & Dale, LLP, an
accounting firm.
“Keith has been a trusted member of the RPM family for nearly 30
years,” continued Sullivan. “During Keith’s time at RPM, revenues
grew from $550 million to $6.1 billion. Keith has been an integral
part of the team responsible for that success. On behalf of the
entire RPM leadership team, I wish him all the best as he enters a
well-earned retirement.”
About RPM
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders
in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related
services. The company operates across four reportable segments:
consumer, construction products, performance coatings and specialty
products. RPM has a diverse portfolio with hundreds of
market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser,
Varathane, Day-Glo, Legend Brands, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco and
Dryvit. From homes and workplaces, to infrastructure and precious
landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals
alike to help build a better world. The company employs
approximately 15,500 individuals worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to
learn more.
For more information, contact Russell L. Gordon, vice president
and chief financial officer, at 330-273-5090 or
rgordon@rpminc.com.
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Russell L. Gordon, vice president and chief financial officer
330-273-5090 rgordon@rpminc.com.
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