Aug 08, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. The Board of Directors of Bemis Company, Inc. announced that William F. Austen has been elected President and CEO, effective immediately. Austen succeeds Henry J. Theisen who will continue as Executive Chairman of Bemis Company, Inc. until his planned retirement at the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In addition, Austen has been elected to the Bemis Board of Directors, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

"Bill is a proven leader with in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Bemis," said Theisen. "He brings a passion and commitment to helping our customers solve their most challenging packaging needs. He is a respected leader in the packaging industry and is uniquely qualified to lead Bemis into its next phase of growth. On behalf of the Board, I congratulate Bill on his new role and look forward to Bemis' continued growth and success in the years ahead."

Bemis Company, Inc. is a major supplier of packaging and pressure sensitive materials used by leading food, consumer products, healthcare, and other companies worldwide.