MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Brush Engineered Materials Inc. (NYSE:BW) announced today the
appointment of Vinod M. Khilnani, age 56, to serve on its Board of
Directors. Mr. Khilnani's appointment expands the Brush Engineered
Materials Inc. board to 11 members.
Mr. Khilnani is President and Chief Executive Officer of CTS
Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic
components and sensors and a provider of electronics manufacturing
services to the automotive, computer, communications, medical, defense
and aerospace, and industrial markets. CTS Corporation is based in
Elkhart, Indiana and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol "CTS".
Mr. Khilnani joined CTS Corporation in 2001 as its Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer. In 2007, he was elected to President and
Chief Executive Officer, and became a member of the Board of Directors
of CTS Corporation.
He has more than 30 years of leadership experience in finance, strategy,
mergers and acquisitions and operating roles based in the United States
and Europe, including 18 years at Cummins Inc.
Mr. Khilnani received his Master's degree in economics from Delhi
University in 1973 and his MBA in Finance from the University of New
York in 1977. He holds both a certified public accountant and certified
management accountant designation.
Commenting on the appointment of Mr. Khilnani to the Board of Directors,
Richard J. Hipple, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Brush Engineered Materials Inc. stated, "Vinod is an excellent addition
to our Board. His extensive experience throughout the global financial
and manufacturing sectors will provide us with valuable insight and
perspective as we continue to execute on our growth strategies."
Brush Engineered Materials Inc. is headquartered in Mayfield Heights,
Ohio. The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, supplies
worldwide markets with beryllium products, alloy products, electronic
products, precious metal products, and engineered material systems.
SOURCE: Brush Engineered Materials Inc.
Brush Engineered Materials Inc.
Investors:
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or
Media:
Patrick S. Carpenter, 216-383-6835
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