Fischer takes the helm

摘要

David B Fischer has taken over as Greif s president and CEO from Michael J Gasser, who has become executive chairman. Fischer has also been elected to the company's Board of Directors, which has accordingly increased its membership from nine to ten. "Dave will bring an intimate knowledge of Greif's business to the Board," says Gasser. "His hands-on experience with our industrial, paper and flexible packaging segments, support of our land management segment and involvement with our acquisitions, from vetting to integration activities using the Greif Business System, combined with his respect for The Greif Way, will serve the Board well as he leads our company into the future."