MOVES: Jim Owens appointed new CEO of HB Fuller

22 November 2010 15:28  [Source: ICIS news]

HOUSTON (ICIS)--Jim Owens has been chosen as the new chief executive and president of HB Fuller, the board of the US-based adhesives company said on Monday.

Owens, who previously served as senior vice president of HB Fuller, Americas, succeeds Michele Volpi as head of the company, effective immediately. Volpi will step down from the board of directors.

HB Fuller board chairman Lee Mitau said: “Owens has successfully managed the largest region of this company and his transition into the CEO role is a natural progression for him. His 24 years of industry experience, and a track record of proven results, uniquely positions him to be successful.”

Owens joined HB Fuller in 2008. He had previously spent 22 years with National Starch’s adhesives business.

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