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Diversey Appoints Mark Burgess CEO

November 28, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - November 28, 2018 - Diversey, a customer-centric, global leader in the hygiene and cleaning industry, today announced the appointment of Mark S. Burgess as its new Chief Executive Officer effective December 17, 2018.

Burgess was previously CEO of Signode Industrial Group, a $2.4 billion global company with 88 manufacturing facilities across six continents, which was acquired by Crown Holdings, Inc. in April 2018. Prior to that role he served as CEO of Graham Packaging Company where he led the firm’s IPO in 2010 and subsequent sale to Reynolds Group Holdings in 2011. Earlier in his career, he served as CEO and CFO of Anchor Glass Container Corporation and held a variety of operational and financial leadership roles in several other businesses.

"Mark emerged as the best person to lead Diversey into the future because of his experience  successfully transforming complicated multinational businesses by building strong organizations, seizing attractive growth opportunities, and effectively integrating acquisitions,” said Ken Hanau, Chairman of the Board of Directors. 

“I’m honored to join Diversey, a company with a rich heritage, a legacy of innovation, and an enduring focus on customer service,” said Burgess. “Diversey is well-positioned for the future as we continue to invest in innovation to drive growth while delivering increased value for our customers.”

Burgess succeeds Dr. Ilham Kadri, who is leaving Diversey at the end of the year to take another executive role. Carlos Sagasta, Chief Financial Officer, and Gaetano Redaelli, Global President, Professional Division, who have been serving on an interim basis as joint deputy CEOs, will return to their positions and will report to Burgess.

Burgess holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Dickinson College and a Master of Business Administration from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

About Diversey

Diversey has been, and always will be, a pioneer and facilitator for life. We constantly deliver revolutionary hygiene technologies and services that provide total confidence to our customers across all of our global sectors. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, Diversey employs approximately 8,600 people globally, generating annual net sales of approximately $2.6 billion.

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