Griffon Corporation (GFF) Names COO
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Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF), a diversified holding company, announced that Robert F. Mehmel has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Mehmel joins Griffon after serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of DRS Technologies (“DRS”), a leading defense technology supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide.
Mr. Mehmel will report directly to Ronald J. Kramer, Griffon’s CEO, and will be based in New York. In this newly created role, Mr. Mehmel will have oversight over Griffon’s operating businesses and the development of corporate strategy.
Mr. Mehmel was at DRS for twelve years, serving most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2008 to October 2012. Mr. Mehmel oversaw a company with annual revenues of $4 billion and 10,000 employees, and was responsible for business operations, strategic planning and corporate development. DRS was acquired by Italian Aerospace and Defense conglomerate Finmeccanica S.pA. in October 2008.
Mr. Mehmel will report directly to Ronald J. Kramer, Griffon’s CEO, and will be based in New York. In this newly created role, Mr. Mehmel will have oversight over Griffon’s operating businesses and the development of corporate strategy.
Mr. Mehmel was at DRS for twelve years, serving most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2008 to October 2012. Mr. Mehmel oversaw a company with annual revenues of $4 billion and 10,000 employees, and was responsible for business operations, strategic planning and corporate development. DRS was acquired by Italian Aerospace and Defense conglomerate Finmeccanica S.pA. in October 2008.
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