PQ Corp. Announces Appointment of Michael Crews As Chief Financial Officer
06 July 2015 - 11:11PM
Business Wire
Highly Experienced Finance Leader to Assume
Post August 1
PQ Corp., a leading manufacturer of specialty inorganic
performance materials, high-end specialty catalysts, and specialty
glass materials, has announced the appointment of Michael C. Crews
as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 1. The
appointment was made today by George J. Biltz, President and Chief
Executive Officer of PQ Corp. Crews will replace the retiring Alan
McIlroy, a 10-year PQ veteran.
“PQ is very pleased to have Mike join our team at this critical
period as we build on the great foundation Alan has created,” said
Biltz. “I am very confident that Mike’s experience and skills will
be major assets in our efforts to continue PQ’s growth and meet the
exciting challenge of taking the company to the next level.”
During the last seven years, Crews served as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Peabody Energy Corp.,
headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. Peabody Energy is the world’s
largest private sector coal company with $7 billion in revenues
from mining and trading operations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Crews joined Peabody Energy in 1998 and his experience there
included corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax and
treasury, investor relations, corporate communications, and merger
and acquisition activities. He was also involved in Peabody’s
initial public offering (IPO). Among his previous responsibilities
at Peabody Energy, Crews was Vice President - Operational Planning;
Vice President – Planning, Analysis, and Performance Assessment;
and Assistant Treasurer.
Crews was recently recognized as CFO of the Year by the St.
Louis Business Journal and the Top Performing CFO by Metals+ Mining
sell-side Analysts, Institutional Investor magazine. Prior to
joining Peabody, Crews worked at KPMG and MEMC Electronic
Materials.
Crews holds an accounting degree from the University of Missouri
and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He received his MBA
from Washington University in St. Louis.
To ensure a smooth transition, McIlroy has accepted, as of Aug.
1, the role of Senior Consultant and will assist Crews over an
interim period.
About PQ Corp.
PQ is a global leader in providing customer solutions through
its expertise, innovation, and manufacture of specialty inorganic
performance materials, high-end specialty catalysts, and specialty
glass materials. PQ is privately held by affiliates of CCMP Capital
Advisors, LLC, INEOS Capital, and management. The company is a
leader in providing megatrend solutions through products designed
to enhance sustainability and safety in a variety of end-use
applications. PQ serves key industries including water treatment,
chemical, petroleum, construction, personal care, and food and
beverage. Other key business segments include detergent and pulp
& paper, transportation safety, mining, polymer
additives, metal finishing, and conductive particle
markets.
Founded in 1831 and headquartered in Malvern, Pa., PQ has
ensured that the values of its founders -- safety for employees and
communities, integrity and fairness, diligence and service,
learning and imagination--are still reflected in its contemporary
corporate culture. The company believes that this culture and the
strong spirit of teamwork it fosters are of immense benefit to
customers, employees, suppliers, and communities alike.
For more information, visit www.pq.com.
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