Sep. 24, 2009 (Business Wire) -- Arch Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:ARJ), a global Biocides company, announced the following three senior management team appointments. These individuals, all of whom are existing Arch leaders, are assuming the operational responsibilities that had previously been managed by the Company’s former Chief Operating Officer. They will report directly to Chairman, President and CEO Michael E. Campbell, effective immediately.
Michael Cook has been named Senior Vice President for HTH Water Products’ worldwide operations. Mr. Cook most recently served as Vice President and General Manager, Arch Industrial Coatings and previously was Director of Global Marketing for HTH Water Products. A member of Arch since its founding in 1999, he holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University and a masters of business administration from the University of Louisville in Kentucky.
Joseph Shaulson has been named Senior Vice President for Wood Protection, Industrial Coatings and Personal Care Ingredients. Mr. Shaulson will be responsible for these businesses’ global operations. He had previously served as Vice President, Strategic Development. Prior to joining Arch, he was President of Hexcel Corporation’s Reinforcements Business Unit, a $400 million global business. Mr. Shaulson holds a bachelor of science degree in economics and a masters of business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Rick Walden has been named Senior Vice President for the global Health & Hygiene and Preservation & Protection Biocides businesses, Performance Products and Asia Pacific. A member of the Arch team since its founding, Mr. Walden had previously served as Vice President and General Manager, Industrial Biocides and Performance Products. Mr. Walden received his engineering degree from Tennessee Technological University and a masters in business administration from Bellarmine University.
Beyond these operational appointments, Sarah O’Connor, in addition to her current duties, now has responsibility for the strategic planning and development function previously under Joseph Shaulson. Ms. O’Connor, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, continues to report to Mr. Campbell. Also, the General Managers of each of the Company’s businesses remain in place and now report to Mr. Cook, Mr. Shaulson or Mr. Walden.
“This is a strong group of talented executives who are dedicated to fulfilling Arch’s great potential,” said Mr. Campbell. “I look forward to working closely with this team to capitalize on our global growth prospects and, by doing so, to further enhance shareholder value.”
Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut (USA), Arch Chemicals, Inc.
