Diversey has announced the appointment of Mark S. Burgess as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 17 December 2018.
Burgess was previously CEO of Signode Industrial Group, a $2.4bn global company with 88 manufacturing facilities across six continents, which was acquired by Crown Holdings, Inc. in April 2018.
Prior to that role, he served as CEO of Graham Packaging Company, leading the firm to its 2010 IPO and subsequent sale to Reynolds Group Holdings a year later. He has also served as CEO and CFO of Anchor Glass Container Corporation and held a variety of operational and financial leadership roles in other businesses.
Ken Hanau, Chairman of the Board of Directors said: “Mark emerged as the best person to lead Diversey into the future because of his experience successfully transforming complicated multinational businesses by building strong organisations, seizing attractive growth opportunities, and effectively integrating acquisitions.”
Burgess added: “I’m honoured to join Diversey, a company with a rich heritage, a legacy of innovation, and an enduring focus on customer service. Diversey is well-positioned for the future as we continue to invest in innovation to drive growth while delivering increased value for our customers.”
Burgess succeeds Dr. Ilham Kadri, who is leaving Diversey at the end of the year. Carlos Sagasta, CFO, and Gaetano Redaelli, Global President, Professional Division, who have been serving on an interim basis ads joint deputy CEOs, will return to their positions and report to Burgess.
