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| | | | | | | | | | | 27.06.2008 | | | | | | Brian McCluskie to become CEO of CFS | | | | | | | | | | | | | Effective August 1st 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | Brian McCluskie will take over as Chief Executive Officer of CFS from David Ryan, effective August 1st 2008. Most recently, Brian McCluskie was President of Invensys APV, a leading engineering company marketing products around the globe. In this position, he helped customers become more productive and successful by listening, understanding and responding to what they need. This is a perfect fit with the CFS Lifecycle Performance philosophy, promising customers performance now and over time. | | | | | | | | | | | | Brian McCluskie: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead CFS, a company with a strong reputation for engineering, quality and innovative products. Working as a team to add value to our customers, we can build on CFS’ strengths to create a truly outstanding business.”
David Ryan: “I believe that Brian brings powerful relevant experience and abilities to lead CFS’ profitable growth. I will work with Brian during the transition, which ensures that the progress we have made continues uninterrupted, and that this year’s plans are achieved.” After the transition, David Ryan will return to his position on the Supervisory Board (and an Operating Partner with AEA Investors, CFS’ majority owners). 
For more information:
CFS B.V., P.O. Box 1, 5760 AA Bakel, The Netherlands
Tel. +31 492 349 349, Fax +31 492 349 416, E-mail info@CFS.com
| | | | | | | | | | | For more press information, please contact Anja Bekkers, Tel. +31 492 349 349, Fax +31 492 349 416, E-mail Anja.Bekkers@CFS.com
| | | | | | | | | | | Background Brian McCluskie
Originally an engineer, Brian McCluskie has gained experience in leadership positions in a variety of industries. Most recently he was President of Invensys APV, a leading engineering company producing hygienic and industrial products as well as customised systems for the food & beverage, dairy, marine, energy and industrial markets around the globe. He led a very successful transition at APV from a shrinking business that was consuming cash to a business enjoying double-digit growth, improved profit and significant cash generation. Brian has led businesses and operations around the world in the food & beverage, industrial, electronic, broadcast, automotive and building industries. Before Invensys APV, he worked for the Vitec Group, APW, Caradon, Alcan, T&N and Automotive. Brian was born in Scotland in 1963. He is married with one son.
CFS Lifecycle Performance
CFS specialises in performance focused solutions for the food industry, from a single machine or packaging material to a complete production line for the preparation, marination, processing, slicing and packaging of primarily meat, poultry, fish, seafood and cheese based products.
CFS offers Lifecycle Performance, supporting the performance of food processors here and now and in the longer term. Operational challenges such as variety and flexibility, cost per kg / pack, food safety and environment, are the basis of CFS' product and packaging innovation for improving output and reducing operating cost of food processors. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | |
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