Grace Announces Management Re-Alignment
W. R. Grace & Co. announced that Gregory E. Poling has been elected as Grace's President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Poling previously served as President of Grace Davison, Grace's largest operating segment. Fred Festa will remain Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Poling joined Grace in 1977. He spent the first part of his career in Grace Construction Products eventually becoming Vice President and General Manager where he had global responsibility for sales, operations and technical services. He joined Grace Davison in 1999 and became its President in 2005.
In addition to Mr. Poling, reporting to Mr. Festa will be the General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer. Reporting to Mr. Poling will be the business unit leaders, operations, and environment, health and safety.
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