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RNS Number : 7707S GPD Companies, Inc. 17 June 2024
GPD Companies, Inc. Names Kurt Schuering as President and Chief Executive
Officer
Paul Tayler to Retire and Remain on Board of Directors
THE WOODLANDS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / June 17, 2024 / GPD Companies, Inc. ("GPD"),
an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC ("One Rock"), today announced
the appointment of Kurt Schuering as President and CEO, effective June 24,
2024. Paul Tayler will retire from his role as President and CEO and remain on
GPD's Board of Directors.
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Schuering brings nearly 30 years of experience in the plastics industry and a
proven track record of success, making him the ideal candidate to lead GPD
into its next phase of growth and innovation. Schuering has served in several
key leadership roles, including: President of PolyOne Distribution (now named
Formerra), Vice President of Commercial Excellence at PolyOne, General Manager
- Automotive at SABIC/GE Plastics, and most recently Vice President of Shaw
Development, LLC.
Commenting on his appointment, Schuering said, "I am excited to lead GPD and
build upon the strong foundation established by Paul and the team. I look
forward to working closely with our employees, suppliers, and customers to
drive sustainable value and deliver exceptional results."
Reflecting on his retirement, Tayler remarked, "It has been an incredible
journey leading GPD, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved
together. I am confident the organization is well positioned for continued
success under Kurt's leadership."
"We thank Paul for his dedication to GPD and look forward to his continued
contributions as a director. We are also thrilled to welcome Kurt as GPD's new
President and CEO and are confident that his deep industry expertise in
plastics distribution and his strategic vision will enable GPD to thrive in
the years ahead," said Tony Lee, Managing Partner of One Rock.
About GPD Companies, Inc.
GPD Companies, Inc. is a leading group of global value-added distributors
formed by One Rock. Its operational entities currently include Nexeo Plastics
and Distrupol. For more information, visit www.gpdcompanies.com
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About Nexeo Plastics
Nexeo Plastics is a leading global thermoplastics resin distributor for over
50 years, representing quality products from world-class suppliers and serving
a diverse customer base across North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle
East, Africa and Asia. From material selection assistance to identifying
supply chain and inventory solutions, we go beyond traditional logistics to
provide value-added services across many industries, including automotive,
healthcare, packaging, wire and cable, and more. For more information, visit:
www.nexeoplastics.com
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About Distrupol
Headquartered in Surrey, England, with broad geographic reach across Europe,
Distrupol has provided value-added sales and application development of
thermoplastic resins for over 60 years. Through its decades-long relationships
with world-class supply partners, the company offers a robust array of
superior performance products and solutions that meet the needs of diverse end
users from leading and emerging industries, such as the consumer, medical,
automotive, and electrical sectors, among others. Distrupol caters to over
1,300 customers across 17 countries with a portfolio of over 4,000 grades of
high-quality polymers, including sustainably derived solutions that reduce
environmental impact. For more information, visit www.distrupol.com
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About One Rock
One Rock makes investments in companies with potential for growth and
operational improvement using a rigorous approach that utilizes highly
experienced Operating Partners to identify, acquire, and enhance businesses in
select industries. The involvement of these Operating Partners is designed to
afford One Rock the ability to conduct due diligence and consummate
acquisitions and investments in all types of situations, regardless of
complexity. One Rock works collaboratively with company management and its
Operating Partners to develop a comprehensive business plan focused on growing
the enterprise and its profitability to enhance long-term value. For more
information, visit www.onerock.com
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Media Contact:
GPD Companies, Inc.
Marianne Gooch
(832) 407-0706
Contact Information
Marianne Gooch
(832) 407-0706
SOURCE: GPD Companies, Inc.
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