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Berry elects CEO Thomas Salmon as new chairman of Board

23 Jan '18
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Courtesy: Berry
Courtesy: Berry

Berry Global Group, Inc. has announced that Jonathan D. (Jon) Rich will retire as executive chairman and a Board member. The company has announced that the Board has named CEO Thomas E. (Tom) Salmon as new chairman of the Board, each effective February 1, 2018. Berry develops engineered materials, non-woven specialty materials, and consumer packaging.

Salmon has served as a Board member since his appointment as CEO one year ago.

Rich said, “Tom has done an excellent job as CEO during the past year. The time is now right to complete the passing of the baton to the next generation and I have the utmost confidence in the company’s future with Tom as chairman and CEO.”

Ronald S. (Ron) Rolfe, chairman of Berry’s nominating and governance committee of the Board said, “Berry is fortunate to have a leader with Tom’s deep industry experience to become our chairman. We have appreciated Jon serving as executive chairman after having retired as CEO in February 2017. The Board wants to thank Jon for his service to Berry and wish him the best in his retirement.” (GK)

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