Mr. Butier has been the company’s senior vice president and CFO since June 2010, and will continue to serve as CFO until a successor is named. Dean A. Scarborough continues as chairman and CEO.
“Mitch has been a great thought partner in shaping our business model, and an architect of our value creation strategy,” said Scarborough. “He has worked in both of our core businesses, and played an instrumental role in developing their strategies for profitable growth.”
As COO, Butier will be responsible for the company’s operations, with all business unit leaders reporting to him. Donald A. Nolan, president of the Materials Group, will leave the company after a brief transition period. As a result, Butier will assume direct oversight of the materials businesses as of November 1.
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