Arysta LifeScience Names New President
January 11, 2010 Arysta LifeScience Corp. has named Wayne Hewett president and CEO. As part of the company’s previously announced executive team transition plan, Hewett will succeed Chris Richards, who will become Chairman of the Arysta LifeScience Board of Directors. Former Board Chairman David Jones will assume the role of Advisor to the Board. Hewett had been the Arysta’s chief operating officer.
"Since becoming COO, Wayne has had an impressively rapid and positive impact on the company," Richards said. "As a result, our management transition plan announced in August 2009 has progressed well ahead of schedule and I was very pleased to recommend to the Board that we accelerate Wayne’s appointment as president and CEO. I am completely confident that Wayne is the right person to lead the company into the next important stage of global growth. As Chairman of the Board, I look forward to working with Wayne and the rest of the executive leadership team as we continue to realize the potential of this outstanding company."
"Chris has been a great partner through the transition process and will remain a tremendous asset to the Company as Chairman of the Board," Hewett adds. "Arysta LifeScience is very well-positioned to take advantage of numerous global growth opportunities and I am thrilled to assume this new role as the company continues to realize its potential of becoming a market leader in the agrochemicals sector. Our global presence, quality products, superior customer service and exceptional team will continue to drive our success, and I look forward to the bright future ahead of us."
Hewett joined Arysta LifeScience in October 2009 as chief operating officer, and has worked to further the company’s efforts to drive global operational excellence and execute managements initiatives company-wide. Hewetts career prior to joining Arysta LifeScience includes more than 20 years with various international divisions of GE, including roles as the president, GE Plastics Pacific, vice-president of GE Supply Chain and Operations, and president and CEO of GE Advanced Materials. Hewett, who has lived in Japan and in China, was also a member of GEs Corporate Executive Council. Hewett holds a bachelors degree and masters degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University.
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