Surteco names Lawrence (Larry) Schorr as Co-Chair of Surteco North America, who together with Wolfgang Moyses, Group CEO of Surteco, will guide the company forward. Previously Non-Executive Chairman of the Surteco North American Board of Directors, Mr. Schorr provides critical strategic leadership and extensive knowledge and direction to the management group.
The company is also announcing that Terry Hemmelgarn will become CEO of Surteco North America, including the OMNOVA films and laminates division, effective January 1, 2024. Mr. Hemmelgarn joined the organization post-acquisition as CEO of OMNOVA and has played a key leadership role in the successful integration of the two companies.
As part of this leadership transition, Mike Phillips will be retiring as CEO from Surteco North America at the end of this year. Mr. Phillips has been with the organization for over 35 years and is credited with developing Surteco’s professional and team-focused culture which continues to drive both business success and lasting industry relationships.
Rodney Cuevas will continue to be CEO of OMNOVA Engineered Services (Thailand), Inc and the global coated fabrics business of Surteco.
Surteco North America is a division of Surteco Group SE, based in Buttenweisen Germany, with international operations.
