Rebecca Liebert is the New President and CEO of Lubrizol

Date: 02/09/2022
Kategorien: Corporate

Lubrizol has appointed Rebecca Liebert as President and CEO, effective October 3, 2022.

Lubrizol has announced that Rebecca Liebert has been named the company's President and CEO. Liebert will serve as new President and CEO starting October 3, 2022, succeeding Mary Rhinehart, who will continue as the company’s Board Chair.

Liebert was most recently Executive Vice President of PPG Industries. She joined PPG in June 2018 leading the automotive OEM coatings business, including PPG's mobility initiatives. Her duties included PPG's global industrial segment businesses, Asia Pacific region oversight, and functional responsibility for global procurement, resin and industrial segment manufacturing. Prior to PPG, Liebert was President and CEO of Honeywell UOP and Reynolds Food Packaging.

“Rebecca is a dynamic, passionate and results-driven leader,” said Greg Abel, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway’s non-insurance operations. “She brings tremendous experience and a record of accomplishments in leading global organizations and driving operational excellence. Most importantly, she is an individual of the highest integrity – a vital quality for leaders. I thank Mary Rhinehart for her strong interim leadership at Lubrizol and for helping position the company for future growth and success.”

“Rebecca is the right CEO at the right time to lead the company. I am confident Rebecca has the results-driven and employee- and customer-centric mindset that is critical as we move forward. In addition to her impressive career accomplishments, she is an inspirational leader and innovator who will foster a strong culture, while respecting the legacy and values that make Lubrizol the company it is today", said Rhinehart.

“I am proud to be part of an organization with over 90 years of innovation in the areas of technology, societal advancement and sustainability,” Liebert said. “I am also excited to be a member of the team building Lubrizol’s future and look forward to working alongside Lubrizol’s dedicated employees to continue delivering solutions and value for our customers and supporting our communities.”