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FLEXcon Announces Three Employee Appointments to Drive Innovation and Better Serve its Customers
Monday 26. November 2012 - FLEXcon's Newly Appointed Leaders will Drive Collaboration, Growth and Global Support
FLEXcon, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, today announced three employee appointments to better address the needs of its customers and drive the development of innovative solutions. Changes include creation of the Vice President, Global Sourcing role, which will support FLEXcon’s global growth strategy, to be filled by Don Ryel; the promotion of Michelle Ostiguy to Director of the Photovoltaic and Barrier Business Team; and the appointment of Steve Tomas to Director of the Product Branding Business Team.
Don Ryel has been appointed Vice President, Global Sourcing and will oversee FLEXcon’s global strategy and work with the company’s network of suppliers around the globe to ensure continuity and reliability of supply worldwide. Don has worked in many areas of the FLEXcon organization for the past twelve years and has managed the Product Branding Business Team serving as Vice President for the last eight years. Don has been an active participant in the SGIA’s S.P.I.R.E organization of “C” level executives from the graphics industry. Don holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Worcester State University and an MBA from Clark University.
Michelle Ostiguy has been promoted to Director of the Photovoltaic and Barrier Business Team. Previously, Michelle had served as Market Development Specialist for Photovoltaic. During this time, she globally launched a full line of backsheets, namely FLEXcon multiGUARD, and a full-system sell approach of core products used in the manufacturing of solar panels. In her new role, Michelle will also oversee FLEXcon’s barrier business. Both businesses utilize multi-part laminate materials, and leverage FLEXcon’s coating and laminating capabilities. Having photovoltaic and barrier under one umbrella strengthens the company’s ability to foster and exploit synergies in operations and development. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Stonehill College and an MBA from Nichols College.
Steve Tomas has been named Director of the Product Branding Business Team and will be responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of this business unit. Since 2006, Steve had served as Director, Flexible Electronics for FLEXcon. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and an MBA through the Executive MBA program at Western New England College.