Exide Technologies Adds New Executive Leadership Team Members
BY GlobeNewswire
— 5:30 PM ET 06/11/2014
MILTON, Ga., June 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exide Technologies (XIDEQ) (
www.exide.com), a global leader in lead-acid battery manufacturing and recycling, announced it has appointed two new executives to lead the Company's efforts to upgrade its Vernon, California recycling facility.
The Company has named Thomas Strang as its Vice President, Environment Health & Safety – Americas, and Charles Giesige as Vice President of Recycling Operations – Americas.
Mr. Strang is responsible for developing and managing regulatory compliance programs at the Vernon operation and other Exide (XIDEQ) locations. He also is overseeing the upgrades for the Company's Vernon recycling facility. He joined Exide (XIDEQ) on May 5.
Mr. Giesige, who joins the Company on June 16, will lead strategic oversight and operations of the Exide Americas recycling division, including management of plant purchasing, productivity, quality and logistics functions. In coordination with Mr. Strang, Mr. Giesige will develop policies and programs to enhance environmental compliance.
"Tom and Chuck will drive a strong health and safety vision and culture at Exide (XIDEQ)," said Robert M. Caruso, President and Chief Executive Officer of Exide Technologies (XIDEQ). "They bring fresh perspectives and high levels of expertise to lead our efforts to upgrade our Vernon facility."