04.08.19
John Haudrich was appointed SVP and CFO upon the retirement of Jan Bertsch, Owens-Illinois announced.
In addition to assuming responsibilities for the Company's finance and information technology functions, Haudrich will continue to lead O-I's strategy and integration organization.
Most recently, Haudrich served as SVP and chief strategy and integration officer at O-I where he led the development and execution of O-I's strategy in partnership with the Global Leadership Team.
Prior to that role, he held various financial positions at the company including VP and acting CFO; VP, finance and corporate controller; and VP, investor relations.
"It is an exciting time at O-I as we continue our transformational journey. John has been at the center of this effort – defining and executing our strategy that focuses on growth by leveraging a renewed interest in sustainable glass packaging, establishing O-I as the most cost-effective glass supplier, expanding our business in selective and attractive segments, and developing new breakthrough innovations," CEO Andres Lopez said. "Jan and John have worked closely together over the past three years alongside the Global Leadership Team to help enable O-I's transformation. By leveraging his strategic and financial skills, his business acumen, and his in-depth understanding of the Company's business, John is the ideal leader of O-I's integrated finance, IT and strategy organization going forward.
"I want to thank Jan for her remarkable contribution to O-I's transformation which began around the time she joined the Company in 2015," Lopez added. "During Jan's tenure as CFO, O-I's financial performance has improved significantly, reflecting her leadership as well as the contributions of the many very capable leaders across the Company. Jan has been a wonderful member to work with in the Global Leadership Team. On behalf of all at O-I, I wish Jan well in her retirement."
"It is an exciting time at O-I as we continue our transformational journey. John has been at the center of this effort – defining and executing our strategy that focuses on growth by leveraging a renewed interest in sustainable glass packaging, establishing O-I as the most cost-effective glass supplier, expanding our business in selective and attractive segments, and developing new breakthrough innovations," CEO Andres Lopez said. "Jan and John have worked closely together over the past three years alongside the Global Leadership Team to help enable O-I's transformation. By leveraging his strategic and financial skills, his business acumen, and his in-depth understanding of the Company's business, John is the ideal leader of O-I's integrated finance, IT and strategy organization going forward.
"I want to thank Jan for her remarkable contribution to O-I's transformation which began around the time she joined the Company in 2015," Lopez added. "During Jan's tenure as CFO, O-I's financial performance has improved significantly, reflecting her leadership as well as the contributions of the many very capable leaders across the Company. Jan has been a wonderful member to work with in the Global Leadership Team. On behalf of all at O-I, I wish Jan well in her retirement."