CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) has
elected
D. Christian Koch
(“Chris”) to the position of President and
Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. He will report to
David
A. Roberts
, who will continue to lead Carlisle as Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Roberts said, “I am pleased with the Board’s
decision to elect Chris as President and Chief Operating Officer. Chris
and I have worked closely together for the past 12 years and I am very
confident with Chris’ support we will continue the successful
implementation of our strategic objectives.” Mr. Koch has been with
Carlisle since 2008 and most recently served as Group President of the
Diversified Products Group where he headed up 2 of Carlisle’s 4 business
segments,
Carlisle Brake
& Friction and Carlisle FoodService Products,
and prior to its sale, Carlisle Transportation Products. In his new
position he will be responsible for all 4 of Carlisle’s business
segments. The Segment Presidents, the Vice President of the Carlisle
Operating System and the Vice President of Procurement will report
directly to him.
Before joining Carlisle, Mr. Koch was the Vice President and General
Manager of Asia Pacific Operations at Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), after
holding Vice Presidential, Marketing and General Management positions at
the Company. Mr. Koch serves as Lead Director of the Arctic Cat
Incorporated (NASDAQ:ACAT) Board of Directors.
About Carlisle Companies Incorporated
Carlisle Companies Inc. is a global diversified company that designs,
manufactures and markets a wide range of products that serve a broad
range of niche markets including commercial roofing, energy,
agriculture, mining and construction equipment, aerospace and
electronics, foodservice, healthcare and sanitary maintenance. Through
our group of decentralized operating companies led by entrepreneurial
management teams we bring innovative product solutions to solve the
challenges our customers face. Our worldwide team of employees, who
generated $2.9 billion in net sales in 2013, is focused on continuously
improving the value of the Carlisle brand by developing the best
products, ensuring the highest quality and providing unequaled customer
service in the many industries we serve. Learn more about Carlisle at www.carlisle.com.
Source: Carlisle Companies Incorporated