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Delta Companies Group Announces Leadership Change
Effective July 1, 2009 Darren Cherry was named Vice President and General Manager of Delta Companies Group. Darren replaces Dano Lister, who was recently promoted to lead their business development activity for Greif’s Middle East Business Unit.
Darren has been with Delta since the 2006 acquisition by Greif as the Vice President of Finance. He previously held several business leadership positions in Greif including directing their global planning and development. He has a Master’s of Business Administration from The Ohio State University and an undergraduate degree from Purdue University.
“I have enjoyed the challenges and excitement of the past few years with the Delta Companies Group. Under Dano’s leadership the business has undertaken several key initiatives over the past year that has resulted in a very solid foundation, which will be used to continue our growth platform. I am pleased to be part of the company’s continued success.”
Delta Companies Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Greif, Inc. Its primary services include the blending, packaging and storage of lubricants, lubricant additives, deicing fluid, antifreeze, and windshield washer fluids; and the packaging and storage of specialty chemical products. The Company maintains long-term relationships with some of the world’s largest lubricant and specialty chemical corporations through a combination of extensive customer centric product and process knowledge, proven track record of attention to details, and world-class commitment to quality, safety and environmental responsibility.
Greif, Inc. [NYSE: GEF] is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The Company creates competitive advantage for its customers through extensive experience in packaging material and processes. Greif’s diverse customers operate in a wide range of industries: agriculture, automotive, ceramics and glassware, corrugated containers, food, beverage and bottled water, furniture, home and building products, industrial products, mining oils, lubricants and petroleum, lumber and pulp mills, pharmaceutical, specialty chemicals including adhesives and sealants, agrochemicals, cleaning products and industrial coatings, paint and pigments, and wire products. With more than 200 operating locations in 48 countries, Greif is positioned to serve local, national or multinational customers where they do business.