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"I am very pleased to find an executive of Matt's caliber for thiscritical position and to be able to afford him the opportunity to benefit fromSteve's extensive experience during the transition period," said Donald E.Morel, Jr., Ph.D., West's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Hismanagement of multi-national operations in different industries, includinghealthcare and rubber manufacturing, and incorporating new product, processand information technologies should fit in very well with our globaloperations and strategic objectives."
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Prior to joining Impact Materials Group, Mr. Mullarky worked in seniorexecutive and consulting capacities, including most recently as Group VicePresident, Global Operations at Invacare Corporation, a multi-nationalmanufacturer and distributor of home medical equipment and disposables, and atDelco Remy International, Inc., a multi-national automotive original equipmentmanufacturer, Cambridge Management Consulting and Michelin Tire Group. He isan engineering graduate of the United States Military Academy and holds an MSin systems management and an MBA.
"Steve Ellers has a broad knowledge base to share with Matt and willtransfer responsibility for the Company's several business units to him overthe next two quarters," said Dr. Morel. "Steve's contributions have beeninvaluable during his tenure as head of operations, a period of tremendousgrowth and profitability for West. His leadership in seeing that thistransition goes as smoothly as possible is another example of his continuingcommitment to the Company, its employees and customers."
Mr. Ellers joined West in 1983 as an analyst in international operationsand held senior management positions in operations, sales and finance prior tobecoming Chief Operating Officer and President in 2005.
About West
West is a global manufacturer of components and systems for injectabledrug delivery, including stoppers and seals for vials, and closures anddisposable components used in syringe, IV and blood collection systems. TheCompany also provides products with application to the personal care, food andbeverage markets. Headquartered in Lionville, Pennsylvania, West supports itspartners and customers from 50 locations throughout North America, SouthAmerica, Europe, Mexico, Japan, Asia and Australia. For more information,visit West at www.westpharma.com.Contacts: Investors and Financial Media: West FD Michael A. Anderson Evan Smith / Theresa Kelleher Vice President and Treasurer (212) 850-5600 (610) 594-3345 [email protected]
SOURCE West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
