WABCO Appoints New Board Member; Henry Keizer Brings Strong Global Industry Perspective and Financial Expertise
(firmenpresse) - BRUSSELS, BELGIUM -- (Marketwired) -- 07/20/15 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC) (), a leading innovator and global supplier of technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, today announced that it has appointed Henry R. Keizer to its board of directors. Mr. Keizer's appointment will take effect today. In addition, he will take on the role of Chair of the Audit Committee effective October 1, 2015.
Most recently, Mr. Keizer served as Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of KPMG LLP, one of the world's largest accounting and professional services firms. Mr. Keizer contributes to WABCO more than 35 years of broad global industry experience gained through advising clients in diverse sectors, including finance, manufacturing and technology. During his 35 years at KPMG, Mr. Keizer fulfilled a range of senior executive leadership roles, including Global Head of Audit at KPMGI, a consortium of more than 100 KPMG firms operating in over 140 countries. Mr. Keizer holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, summa cum laude, from Montclair State University, New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Henry Keizer's strategic global business acumen and profound financial counsel will further strengthen our board as we continue WABCO's global market outperformance through our proven three-pillar strategy of technology leadership, globalization and excellence in execution," said Jacques Esculier, WABCO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Kenneth J. Martin, a member of WABCO's board of directors since July 2007 and currently Chair of the Audit Committee, will retire on October 1, 2015.
"We also convey our deep gratitude to Ken Martin for his superb contribution to WABCO's board over the past eight years, and we wish him all the best for the future," said Esculier.
About WABCO
WABCO (NYSE: WBC) is a leading innovator and global supplier of technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. Founded nearly 150 years ago, WABCO continues to pioneer breakthrough products and systems for braking, stability, suspension, transmission automation, and aerodynamics. Today, all of the world's leading truck, bus and trailer manufacturers have WABCO technologies onboard. In addition, WABCO provides the industry with advanced fleet management solutions and aftermarket services. WABCO reported sales of $2.9 billion in 2014. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and has 11,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit .
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