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Bemis Company Announces Leadership Transition

William F. Austen elected president, CEO and director

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The Board of Directors of Bemis Company, Inc. announced that William F. Austen, 55, has been elected president and CEO, effective immediately. Austen succeeds Henry J. Theisen, 60, who will continue as executive chairman of Bemis Company, Inc. until his planned retirement at the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In addition, Austen has been elected to the Bemis Board of Directors.   “Bill is a proven leader with in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Bemis,” said Theisen. “He brings a passion...

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