Arch Chemicals Appoints Three Members To Senior Management Team

Arch Chemicals has appointed three new members to its senior management team. The individuals are assuming the operational responsibilities that had previously been managed by the company’s former COO. They will report directly to Michael Campbell, chairman, president and CEO, effective immediately.

Michael Cook has been named SVP of HTH Water Products’ worldwide operations. Mr Cook most recently served as VP and general manager of Arch Industrial Coatings.

Joseph Shaulson has been named SVP of Wood Protection, Industrial Coatings and Personal Care Ingredients. Mr Shaulson will be responsible for these businesses’ global operations. He had previously served as VP of Strategic Development. Prior to joining Arch, he was president of Hexcel corporation’s reinforcements business unit.

Rick Walden has been named SVP of the global Health & Hygiene and Preservation & Protection Biocides businesses, Performance Products and Asia Pacific. Mr Walden had previously served as VP and GM of Industrial Biocides and Performance Products.

The company said that beyond these operational appointments, Sarah O’Connor, in addition to her current duties, now has responsibility for the strategic planning and development function previously under Joseph Shaulson.

Mr Campbell, said: “This is a strong group of talented executives who are dedicated to fulfilling Arch’s great potential. I look forward to working closely with this team to capitalise on our global growth prospects and, by doing so, to further enhance shareholder value.”

Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut (US), Arch Chemicals, is a global Biocides company. Arch and its subsidiaries provide chemistry-based and related solutions to selectively destroy and control the growth of harmful microbes.