DELAWARE, Ohio, March 25,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a world
leader in industrial packaging products and services, today
announced the election of Robert M.
Patterson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
of PolyOne Corporation, to the Greif Board of Directors
effective immediately.
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Mr. Patterson has extensive financial and global operational
experience in manufacturing and distribution businesses with
expertise aligned to Greif's end markets. He has been the Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer of PolyOne Corporation, a
premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and
solutions, since May 2016. He
formerly served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
at PolyOne. Prior to joining PolyOne, Mr. Patterson served in
leadership roles at Novelis, Inc., an aluminum rolled products
manufacturer, and at SPX Corporation, a multi-industry manufacturer
and developer. He earned his bachelor's degree in business
administration and master's degree in accounting from the
University of Michigan.
"Bob's deep financial and global operational experience will be
a valuable asset to Greif," said Mike
Gasser, Chairman of Greif's Board of Directors. "The values
Bob has helped to instill at PolyOne – collaboration, innovation
and excellence – and his customer-centric mentality make him an
ideal Board member and we are honored to have him join us."
About Greif, Inc.
Greif is a global leader in
industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its
vision: In industrial packaging, be the best performing customer
service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic
and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned
containers, flexible products, containerboard, uncoated recycled
paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a
diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures
packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other
services for a wide range of industries. In addition, Greif manages
timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically
positioned in over 40 countries to serve global as well as regional
customers. Additional information is on the Company's website
at www.greif.com.
Contact:
Matt Eichmann
740-549-6067
matt.eichmann@greif.com
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