Ferro appoints Kirsch CEO

摘要

James F.Kirsch has been appointed chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors for Ferro.Kirsch's appointment follows the unexpected death of Hector R.Ortino,the company's chairman and chief executive officer.Kirsch had previously served as Ferro's president and chief operating officer.Kirsch started his career with The Dow Chemical Company,where he spent 19 years and held various positions of increasing responsibility,including global business director of propylene oxide and derivatives and global vice president of electrochemicals.