Cincinnati-based Michelman continues its preparation in advance of Richard Michelman’s selection as the organization’s next President & CEO. Effective January 1, the following executive leadership changes will take place:
- Rick Michelman, currently Chief Technology Officer & EVP Americas and Printing & Packaging, will become President & CEO;
- Andrew Michelman, the company’s Chief Business Development Officer and EVP, Asia and Fibers & Composites, will assume additional leadership responsibility for Michelman’s Americas region and Coatings business segment;
- Paul Griffith, Chief Marketing Officer & EVP, EMEA and Agriculture, will add leadership of its Printing & Packaging business segment to his responsibilities;
- Jason Wise, appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2019, will assume the role of Chief Financial & Risk Officer;
- Kreg Keesee will remain as Chief Operating Officer (COO) after being appointed in 2020.
Explains Steve Shifman, outgoing President and CEO, “These executive appointments provide leadership continuity and support the momentum we have for delivering on our purpose of Innovating a Sustainable Future. We have deployed exceptional talent to ensure that we continue to be more vital and impactful than ever before, as there is increased demand for our sustainable solutions in the coatings, printing & packaging, and fibers & composites markets.”
Shifman will transition to Executive Chair in 2022 after leading the company for nearly twenty years.
