The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has engaged Heidrick & Struggles, an executive search firm, to lead the search for the association’s next president and chief executive officer.
PLASTICS held their first officers retreat and strategy meeting without the presence of former president and chief executive officer Bill Carteaux, who passed away in December, to discuss the association’s goals for 2019.
Wylie H. Royce, chairman of PLASTICS and partner at Royce Global, outlined the goals which include, first and foremost, identifying, hiring and if necessary, transitioning a worthy successor to Bill Carteaux. Other top goals include continuing to develop and promote outreach initiatives such as “This Is Plastics” to turn plastics employees into ambassadors for the material, and to dispel negative myths.
Also high on the list came funding and participating in programs that aid in sustainability efforts and development, helping to educate key audiences about the sustainability and safety of plastics, and supporting and creating programs that help the industry promote employment and educational opportunities in the plastics industry.
Chairman Royce also reiterated the Officers’ unanimous support of Interim president and chief executive officer Patty Long, and commended her, the executive leadership team and the entire staff at the association on the outstanding job they have been doing.
People wishing to be considered a candidate for this position should contact Julian Ha at jha@heidrick.com.
Published in the March 2019 Edition