Lead-acid battery separator firm Microporous’ board of directors has appointed John Reeves as the US firm’s new CEO.
Reeves will be charged with developing and executing a strategy that will accelerate the growth of the company and creating a work place that attracts the best talent in the industry.
A company spokesman said: “We are excited about the future and are extremely confident that John will have the same level of enthusiasm to help our customers to achieve continued success and grow our business together.
“Our company has thrived since its reemergence as an independent company seven years ago and has been investing heavily in equipment, processes and people to assure that it is well positioned to continue to support our customers and our industry.”
Reeves said: ” Microporous has grown significantly since their spin out seven years ago, they have done so with a dedicated work force, continuous investment in capacity, innovation and people, and by placing customers first. I feel fortunate to be leading such a great company.”
Reeves has more than a dozen years of executive leadership experience at private equity-owned businesses, driving growth in revenue and enterprise value in a range of industries, including engineered materials, chemicals and construction products.