Arysta LifeScience Corp. Names President And CEO

Arysta LifeScience Corp. Names President And CEO

As part of the Arysta LifeScience Corp.’s previously announced executive team transition plan, Wayne Hewett will succeed Chris Richards, who will become Chairman of the Arysta LifeScience Board of Directors. Former Board Chairman David Jones will assume the role of Advisor to the Board.

Hewett joined Arysta LifeScience in October 2009 as Chief Operating Officer, and has worked to further the company’s efforts to drive global operational excellence and execute management’s initiatives company-wide. Hewett’s career prior to joining Arysta LifeScience includes more than 20 years with various international divisions of GE, including roles as the President, GE Plastics Pacific, VP of GE Supply Chain and Operations, and President and CEO of GE Advanced Materials.

Hewett, who has lived in Japan and in China, also was a member of GE’s Corporate Executive Council. Hewett holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University.

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