Mr Long had served as Chattem’s vice president of finance since July 2007 and as its chief accounting officer from April 2006 to July 2007.
Prior to joining Chattem, Mr Long has acquired significant financial management and public accounting experience at several companies operating in diverse industries, including service as the CFO of Charleston Hosiery.
Zan Guerry, chairman and CEO of Chattem, said: “Robert’s financial knowledge and dedication have quickly made him an integral member of our management team. Robert’s efforts have contributed to our ability to successfully execute our strategic initiatives over the past few years.”