03.06.18
The Lubrizol Corporation announces the promotion of J. Brian Pitts to corporate VP, CFO and treasurer. Pitts succeeds Brian Valentine, who has announced his decision to leave the organization later this year.
Pitts has worked for Lubrizol since 1998 in accounting and finance assignments, including segment controller and positions in business finance, financial planning and analysis, and operations finance. In 2009, Pitts undertook a three-year expatriate assignment in Shanghai as the director of finance - Asia Pacific. From 2012 to 2015, he served as VP of finance for Lubrizol’s Advanced Materials segment. In 2015, he was named GM of TempRite Engineered Polymers.
“Brian Pitts brings a unique blend of global, commercial and finance skills to this role,” CEO Eric Schnur said. “His capability and experience, including general manager, vice president of finance for Lubrizol Advanced Materials, and living and working in China, positions him to be very successful as our next CFO.”
Valentine joined Lubrizol in 1998 and has served as Lubrizol’s CFO since 2011. He was named assistant treasurer in 2008 and treasurer in 2009. Valentine has been a valued contributor to Lubrizol’s success, including his work on all financing activities related to the company’s $2 billion Noveon acquisition.
Pitts has worked for Lubrizol since 1998 in accounting and finance assignments, including segment controller and positions in business finance, financial planning and analysis, and operations finance. In 2009, Pitts undertook a three-year expatriate assignment in Shanghai as the director of finance - Asia Pacific. From 2012 to 2015, he served as VP of finance for Lubrizol’s Advanced Materials segment. In 2015, he was named GM of TempRite Engineered Polymers.
“Brian Pitts brings a unique blend of global, commercial and finance skills to this role,” CEO Eric Schnur said. “His capability and experience, including general manager, vice president of finance for Lubrizol Advanced Materials, and living and working in China, positions him to be very successful as our next CFO.”
Valentine joined Lubrizol in 1998 and has served as Lubrizol’s CFO since 2011. He was named assistant treasurer in 2008 and treasurer in 2009. Valentine has been a valued contributor to Lubrizol’s success, including his work on all financing activities related to the company’s $2 billion Noveon acquisition.