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BonaKemi announces management reorganization

BonaKemi USA, a leader in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, announced the restructuring of its senior management team as a result of organizational changes by parent company BonaKemi AB, in Malmö, Sweden. Consequently, Ron Peden, president and CEO of BonaKemi USA, the North American subsidiary of BonaKemi AB, will no longer be with the company.

“For the purposes of operating in a more global and strategic fashion while enhancing communications, operating efficiencies, and aligning our cost structures, we have eliminated the role of president of BonaKemi USA,” said BonaKemi AB President and CEO, Dr. Kerstin Lindell. “These changes for BonaKemi USA are part of the overall organizational strategy we have also implemented for the European, Latin American and Asia Pacific markets. However, it also means that Ron Peden, who has been so instrumental in BonaKemi’s growth and success, will no longer be with the company. His sense of integrity, loyalty, honesty, ethics, values, and drive to care for people are a rarity in the business world today and will be greatly missed. We wish Ron the best with all of his future endeavors.”

To ensure a smooth transition to the new structure in the interim, Lindell will serve as managing director for BonaKemi USA. Reporting to Lindell will be the executive management team including:

• John Rauvola - Sales & Marketing
• Kirk Roberts - Product Management
• Paul England - Operations
• Brad Stone - Finance
• Erin Wright - Human Resources

For more information, contact BonaKemi USA, Inc., at 1-800-872-5515 or www.bonakemi.com.

Reprinted from Floor Care Professional, November 2007