Bemis Company, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected William F. Austen to the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. Austen previously served as group president of Bemis Company. “Bill’s leadership has been an important part of the success of our business over the past decade,” said Henry Theisen, chairman and CEO of Bemis Company. “Bill has been a strong leader in the growth of our global operations and our expansion into Latin America and Asia. His ...