Chicago, IL – January 25, 2017 – Gary Masse, Coveris Chief Executive Officer, has stepped down as CEO of the company effective January 24, 2017. the company effective January 24, 2017.
During Gary’s tenure, Coveris demonstrated strong productivity growth, integrated eight acquisitions and invested aggressively to position the company for growth. Gary has decided the time is right to hand over Coveris to a new leader who can drive the next phase of growth.
The Board of Directors has initiated a search that will consider both external and internal candidates. In the interim, Dave Mezzanotte who knows Coveris well, having served as the Coveris Chairman since 2014, will act as CEO.
The Coveris Board thanks Gary for his many contributions to helping Coveris better serve the needs of our valued customers.
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| ABOUT COVERIS ADVANCED COATINGS™Coveris Advanced Coatings is a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of precision coated papers, films and speciality substrates for digital imaging, electronics, medical and optical technologies. We also offer unique speciality films and Coating Services including contract coating, toll coating and converting. |
| ABOUT COVERIS™As a leading international manufacturing company, Coveris is dedicated to providing solutions that enhance the safety, quality and convenience of products we use every day. In partnership with the most respected brands in the world, Coveris develops vital products that protect everything from the food we eat, to medical supplies, to the touch screen device in our pockets, contributing to the lives of millions every day. Coveris is an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. |