Kaydon Corporation (NYSE:KDN) announced today that
Timothy J. O'Donovan, 60, has been appointed to its Board of Directors
to fill a vacancy. Mr. O'Donovan is the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of New York Stock Exchange-listed Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
With current global sales in excess of $1 billion, Wolverine World
Wide is one of the world's fastest growing manufacturers and marketers
of footwear, including such brands as Bates(R), CAT(R) Footwear,
Harley-Davidson(R) Footwear, Hush Puppies(R), HyTest(R), Merrell(R),
Sebago(R), Stanley(R) Footgear and Wolverine(R) Boots and Shoes.
Within its industry, the Company is recognized as a global leader in
product and brand innovation, strategic marketing and manufacturing
initiatives, and service excellence.
Mr. O'Donovan serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Spartan Stores, Inc. Reflecting both Mr. O'Donovan's and Wolverine World Wide's commitment to community service, he also serves on many civic and charitable boards.
"Kaydon is pleased to have Tim O'Donovan join its Board of Directors. His broad-based global business experience makes him an excellent addition to our Board", said Brian P. Campbell, Kaydon's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "I am certain he will play an important role and make meaningful contributions as an independent member of our Board and its committees."
Kaydon Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered products, supplying a broad and diverse group of industrial, aerospace, medical and electronic equipment, and aftermarket customers.
Mr. O'Donovan serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Spartan Stores, Inc. Reflecting both Mr. O'Donovan's and Wolverine World Wide's commitment to community service, he also serves on many civic and charitable boards.
"Kaydon is pleased to have Tim O'Donovan join its Board of Directors. His broad-based global business experience makes him an excellent addition to our Board", said Brian P. Campbell, Kaydon's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "I am certain he will play an important role and make meaningful contributions as an independent member of our Board and its committees."
Kaydon Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered products, supplying a broad and diverse group of industrial, aerospace, medical and electronic equipment, and aftermarket customers.
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