Erie, PA, April 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Erie, PA— Eriez® Chairman Richard Merwin announces the appointment of Lukas Guenthardt to the position of President and CEO. Eriez selected Guenthardt to fill this leadership role when Timothy Shuttleworth retired after serving as the company’s President and CEO since 2004.
Guenthardt joined the Eriez Board of Directors in 2011 and was named Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Development in 2014. Merwin says, “Lukas is an accomplished global executive with a proven track record. His years of experience managing our global subsidiaries have prepared him well for success as our new President and CEO to lead Eriez’ strong position and growth opportunities in key industrial markets, including food processing, pharmaceutical, mining, chemicals, paper, rubber and metals recycling.”