Glass tableware manufacturer Libbey Inc. announced 21 June 2007 that Jean-Rene Gougelet has joined its board of directors, effective with the day“s board meeting. As a member of class I of the board,…
Glass tableware manufacturer Libbey Inc. announced 21 June 2007 that Jean-Rene Gougelet has joined its board of directors, effective with the day“s board meeting. As a member of class I of the board, he will serve until the Libbey annual stockholder meeting in 2009 or until his successor is elected. Mr. Gougelet is currently a strategy consultant with Vido Enterprises, providing guidance in strategic planning and growth management to middle market companies. Prior to joining Vido Enterprises he served at Arc International in Secaucus, New Jersey as chief executive officer of its Mikasa business from 2001 through 2005. He also served from 1991 through 2001 and 2003 through 2005 as the chief executive officer of Arc North America in Millville, New Jersey. Commenting on the new director, John F. Meier, Libbey chairman and CEO said, “Libbey is excited to have Jean-Rene Gougelet join our board. His extensive background and experience in the marketplace, both in North America and internationally will contribute greatly to the opportunities the company sees for the future”. Mr. Gougelet was elected a director by the board upon the recommendation of its nominating and governance committee. With the addition of Mr. Gougelet, the Libbey board of directors now numbers nine, of which seven are outside directors.