Gardner Denver (GDI) CEO Pennypacker Resigns

July 16, 2012 6:31 AM EDT Send to a Friend
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The board of directors of Gardner Denver, Inc. (NYSE: GDI) today announced that Barry L. Pennypacker has resigned as president, chief executive officer and director. Michael M. Larsen, vice president and chief financial officer, has been named interim CEO, effective immediately. Diane Schumacher, who served in a variety of senior management and legal roles during her career with Cooper Industries, will continue to serve as board chairperson and will actively assist Mr. Larsen during the transition period.

Mr. Larsen oversees all company financial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, and will retain his CFO responsibilities during the interim period. Having served as vice president and chief financial officer since 2010, Mr. Larsen has played a key role in defining and driving Gardner Denver's growth strategy, focused on a transformation into a leading industrial company. Under Mr. Larsen's leadership as CFO, the company delivered record financial results in 2011. Gardner Denver expects second quarter 2012 results to be in line with previously stated guidance.

The nominating and corporate governance committee of the board of directors will oversee the search for the next CEO.


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