Elizabeth F. Whited Named to RPM Board of Directors
October 27 2021 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that it has
elected Elizabeth F. Whited to its board of directors effective
October 22, 2021. She will serve on RPM’s compensation committee
and will stand for election by the stockholders at the 2022 annual
meeting. Whited is executive vice president and chief human
resource officer at Union Pacific Corporation.
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Ranked number 153 on the Fortune 500 list, Union Pacific
Corporation is one of America's leading transportation companies.
Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, is North
America's premier railroad franchise, covering 23 states across the
western two thirds of the United States. With revenues of $19
billion, Union Pacific is publicly traded on the New York Stock
Exchange.
Whited joined Union Pacific in 1987 and has held a variety of
executive roles in strategic planning, investor relations, ESG,
finance, and marketing and sales, including president of subsidiary
Union Pacific Distribution Services. In 2016, she was named
executive vice president and chief marketing officer. She has
served in her current role as executive vice president and chief
human resource officer since 2018. Additionally, she was recently
named 2021 Railway Woman of the Year by the League of Railway
Women. Whited earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree
from the University of Iowa.
“Beth is a respected leader and well-rounded executive with
extensive background in management, marketing, investor relations,
finance, strategic planning and ESG initiatives. Her depth of
experience, innovative ideas and fresh perspective will be
impactful for RPM’s growth and provide value for our stockholders,”
stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO.
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 Group, Construction Products Group, Performance Coatings
Group and Specialty Products Group. 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.
Forward-Looking Statements
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relating to our business. These forward-looking statements, or
other statements made by us, are made based on our expectations and
beliefs concerning future events impacting us and are subject to
uncertainties and factors (including those specified below), which
are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond our
control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially
from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking
statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a) global
markets and general economic conditions, including uncertainties
surrounding the volatility in financial markets, the availability
of capital and the effect of changes in interest rates, and the
viability of banks and other financial institutions; (b) the
prices, supply and availability of raw materials, including
assorted pigments, resins, solvents, and other natural gas- and
oil-based materials; packaging, including plastic and metal
containers; and transportation services, including fuel surcharges;
(c) continued growth in demand for our products; (d) legal,
environmental and litigation risks inherent in our construction and
chemicals businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our
insurance coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in
interest rates; (f) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange
rates upon our foreign operations; (g) the effect of non-currency
risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign
countries, including those relating to domestic and international
political, social, economic and regulatory factors; (h) risks and
uncertainties associated with our ongoing acquisition and
divestiture activities; (i) the timing of and the realization of
anticipated cost savings from restructuring initiatives and the
ability to identify additional cost savings opportunities; (j)
risks related to the adequacy of our contingent liability reserves;
(k) risks relating to the Covid pandemic; (l) risks related to
adverse weather conditions or the impacts of climate change and
natural disasters; and (m) other risks detailed in our filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors
set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May
31, 2021, as the same may be updated from time to time. We do not
undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or
circumstances that arise after the date of this release.
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Russell L. Gordon Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
330-273-5090 rgordon@rpminc.com
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