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August 26, 2020
Casper Names CFO
Casper Appoints Michael Monahan as Chief Financial Officer
Wed August 26, 2020 6:30 AM|Business Wire|About: CSPR
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Casper Sleep Inc. (CSPR) (“Casper”) (NYSE: CSPR), the award-winning sleep company, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael Monahan as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 31, 2020. Casper also announced that its Interim Chief Financial Officer Stuart Brown has resigned, effective August 31, 2020, but will continue to support the Company as a consultant during the transition period.
Michael joins Casper with more than 20 years of financial and operational leadership experience for both public and privately held companies. Most recently, Michael served as CFO of HEXO Corp., and prior to that he was CFO of Nutrisystem, Inc. (NTRI) During his tenure at Nutrisystem, Michael oversaw the growth of the company’s market capitalization from approximately $250 million to $1.3 billion before the company’s sale to Tivity Health, Inc., a publicly-traded provider of health improvement programs. Michael also previously served as CFO of PetroChoice Holdings, Inc. during a period of significant organic and acquisitive growth that resulted in the successful sale of the company to private equity investors.
Philip Krim, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Casper, commented, “Michael will be an invaluable asset to our leadership team as Casper continues to grow and advance towards profitability. His proven track record of driving financial and operational success for a number of companies gives us even more confidence in our trajectory ahead.”
“As people are investing in sleep more than ever, the opportunities for Casper are tremendous with a significant runway for growth,” said Michael Monahan. “I look forward to partnering with Philip and the leadership team to execute on the company’s strategic goals, drive profitable growth, and deliver value to shareholders.”
“I’d like to thank Stuart for his service as Interim CFO, where he played an important role in guiding Casper’s shift into the public markets. Furthermore, we appreciate that Stuart has agreed to work with Michael to ensure a seamless transition,” said Philip Krim.
About Casper
Casper believes everyone should sleep better. The Sleep Company has a full portfolio of obsessively engineered sleep products—including mattresses, pillows, bedding, and furniture—designed in-house by the Company’s award-winning R&D team at Casper Labs in San Francisco. In addition to its e-commerce business, Casper owns and operates Sleep Shops across North America and its products are available at a growing list of retailers.
https://seekingalpha.com/pr/17983982-casper-appoints-michael-monahan-chief-financial-officer
August 26, 2020
Casper Names CFO
Casper Appoints Michael Monahan as Chief Financial Officer
Wed August 26, 2020 6:30 AM|Business Wire|About: CSPR
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Casper Sleep Inc. (CSPR) (“Casper”) (NYSE: CSPR), the award-winning sleep company, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael Monahan as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 31, 2020. Casper also announced that its Interim Chief Financial Officer Stuart Brown has resigned, effective August 31, 2020, but will continue to support the Company as a consultant during the transition period.
Michael joins Casper with more than 20 years of financial and operational leadership experience for both public and privately held companies. Most recently, Michael served as CFO of HEXO Corp., and prior to that he was CFO of Nutrisystem, Inc. (NTRI) During his tenure at Nutrisystem, Michael oversaw the growth of the company’s market capitalization from approximately $250 million to $1.3 billion before the company’s sale to Tivity Health, Inc., a publicly-traded provider of health improvement programs. Michael also previously served as CFO of PetroChoice Holdings, Inc. during a period of significant organic and acquisitive growth that resulted in the successful sale of the company to private equity investors.
Philip Krim, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Casper, commented, “Michael will be an invaluable asset to our leadership team as Casper continues to grow and advance towards profitability. His proven track record of driving financial and operational success for a number of companies gives us even more confidence in our trajectory ahead.”
“As people are investing in sleep more than ever, the opportunities for Casper are tremendous with a significant runway for growth,” said Michael Monahan. “I look forward to partnering with Philip and the leadership team to execute on the company’s strategic goals, drive profitable growth, and deliver value to shareholders.”
“I’d like to thank Stuart for his service as Interim CFO, where he played an important role in guiding Casper’s shift into the public markets. Furthermore, we appreciate that Stuart has agreed to work with Michael to ensure a seamless transition,” said Philip Krim.
About Casper
Casper believes everyone should sleep better. The Sleep Company has a full portfolio of obsessively engineered sleep products—including mattresses, pillows, bedding, and furniture—designed in-house by the Company’s award-winning R&D team at Casper Labs in San Francisco. In addition to its e-commerce business, Casper owns and operates Sleep Shops across North America and its products are available at a growing list of retailers.
https://seekingalpha.com/pr/17983982-casper-appoints-michael-monahan-chief-financial-officer
July 31, 2020
Evonik Names Taneja Head of Catalysts
28. July 2020
Evonik: Taneja new head of the Catalysts business line
Sanjeev Taneja has taken over the management of Evonik’s business line Catalysts effective from 1 July 2020. On the same date, the Catalysts business line became part of the newly created Smart Materials division. He most recently headed Evonik India as President and Managing Director for more than two years. For his new role, he will return to Hanau, Germany, where he takes over the function from Steffen Hasenzahl, who has been named as the Managing Director of Evonik Creavis GmbH.
Sanjeev Taneja (Source: Evonik) Taneja, who holds a process engineering degree and an MBA began his professional career in 1987 at what was then Degussa AG. After various positions in production & technology, he went to Mobile, AL, USA, where he was initially responsible for the hydrogen peroxide manufacturing operations and later as head of the technical site services. In 2000, he was appointed Head of Technical Controlling & Investments for the global Fine Chemicals business and subsequently took over responsibility for the development and implementation of the Asia strategy of what was then Exclusive Synthesis & Catalysts business unit.
In 2005, he moved to New Jersey and assumed responsibility for integrating Cyro Industries from New Jersey (USA) into the global Methacrylate business. In 2007, he took over responsibility for managing Cyro’s monomer business for the Americas region. After his return to Germany in 2008, he took over the role of managing strategic projects in the High Performance Polymers business line and subsequently as head of the high-temperature polymer growth line in 2011. Since 2016, Taneja has worked in Asia, initially as Head of the Resource Efficiency Segment in the Asia-Pacific South region in Singapore and since 2018 he has served as President & Managing Director of India region with head office in Mumbai. Taneja has extensive experience in technical, commercial and strategic areas in his previous professional positions. He has a track record of driving growth and transformation projects as well as post M&A initiatives at an international level.
July 31, 2020
Evonik Names Taneja Head of Catalysts
28. July 2020
Evonik: Taneja new head of the Catalysts business line
Sanjeev Taneja has taken over the management of Evonik’s business line Catalysts effective from 1 July 2020. On the same date, the Catalysts business line became part of the newly created Smart Materials division. He most recently headed Evonik India as President and Managing Director for more than two years. For his new role, he will return to Hanau, Germany, where he takes over the function from Steffen Hasenzahl, who has been named as the Managing Director of Evonik Creavis GmbH.
Sanjeev Taneja (Source: Evonik) Taneja, who holds a process engineering degree and an MBA began his professional career in 1987 at what was then Degussa AG. After various positions in production & technology, he went to Mobile, AL, USA, where he was initially responsible for the hydrogen peroxide manufacturing operations and later as head of the technical site services. In 2000, he was appointed Head of Technical Controlling & Investments for the global Fine Chemicals business and subsequently took over responsibility for the development and implementation of the Asia strategy of what was then Exclusive Synthesis & Catalysts business unit.
In 2005, he moved to New Jersey and assumed responsibility for integrating Cyro Industries from New Jersey (USA) into the global Methacrylate business. In 2007, he took over responsibility for managing Cyro’s monomer business for the Americas region. After his return to Germany in 2008, he took over the role of managing strategic projects in the High Performance Polymers business line and subsequently as head of the high-temperature polymer growth line in 2011. Since 2016, Taneja has worked in Asia, initially as Head of the Resource Efficiency Segment in the Asia-Pacific South region in Singapore and since 2018 he has served as President & Managing Director of India region with head office in Mumbai. Taneja has extensive experience in technical, commercial and strategic areas in his previous professional positions. He has a track record of driving growth and transformation projects as well as post M&A initiatives at an international level.
July 15, 2020
Olin Names Sutton CEO
Olin Announces New Leadership Appointments
Wed July 15, 2020 8:00 AM|PR Newswire|About: OLN PR Newswire
CLAYTON, Mo., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Olin Corporation (OLN) announced today that after an extensive search which commenced last year, its Board of Directors has selected Scott M. Sutton to succeed John E. Fischer as President and Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Olin’s Board. Mr. Fischer will become Executive Chairman. These appointments are effective September 1, 2020. Mr. Sutton currently serves on the Olin Board and is expected to be appointed Chairman of the Board immediately following Olin’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, at which time Mr. Fischer is expected to retire in accordance with the Corporation’s mandatory retirement policy for senior executives.
Mr. Sutton, who joined Olin’s Board on September 19, 2018, is an accomplished and experienced global executive with more than 30 years of experience in the chemicals industry. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prince International Corporation, a privately-held global producer of specialty minerals materials. Before joining Prince, Mr. Sutton served in various positions of increasing responsibility at Celanese Corporation, including as its Chief Operating Officer from 2017 until 2019. Prior to Celanese, Mr. Sutton held senior positions with Albemarle Corporation and Chemtura Corporation (CHMT). Mr. Sutton earned a B.S. degree in engineering from Louisiana State University.
“Scott Sutton has a demonstrated track record in the chemicals industry for extracting value through innovative commercial strategies and operational efficiencies,” according to Mr. Fischer. “Scott knows our business and our customers and, having served as an Olin director for almost two years, he will hit the ground running. I look forward to working with Scott to ensure a smooth transition and to further enhance the foundation upon which Olin’s future will be built.”
William H. Weideman, Olin’s Lead Director, stated, “We are very pleased that Scott has agreed to become Olin’s next Chief Executive Officer and to lead Olin as it moves forward. We are also very grateful to John for his successful efforts, first as Olin’s Chief Financial Officer and since 2016 as our Chief Executive Officer, in building Olin’s world-class platform consisting of Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy and Winchester. We appreciate John’s continued support and guidance as Executive Chairman.”
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach and hydrochloric acid. Winchester’s principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.
Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin.
2020-11
https://seekingalpha.com/pr/17932587-olin-announces-new-leadership-appointments
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