Arch announces senior management changes

Arch Chemicals Inc., a global specialty chemicals company based in Norwalk, Conn., U.S.A., has appointed two senior executives to expanded roles within the organization effective May. Louis S. Massimo, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. Massimo has more than 13 years of experience with Arch and its former parent company, Olin Corporation, during which he has assumed increasing levels of responsibility in the areas of corporate accounting and finance, information technology, strategic planning and development, investor relations and corporate communications. He previously managed the company’s hydrazine, sulfuric acid and Hickson & Welch businesses. Steven C. Giuliano, controller and principal accounting officer, will be promoted to the position of vice president and chief financial officer. (June 18, 2007)