Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. has named Gene Shiels director
of Investor Relations. Shiels will report to the company’s chief financial
officer, Stephen E. Tremblay.
“We are very pleased to introduce Gene, a seasoned
professional, to this important corporate role,” Tremblay said. “With more than
20 years of combined financial and investor relations experience, Gene has the
expertise and business acumen necessary to effectively serve our growing investor
base while helping us continue to expand Kraton’s visibility in the global
investment community.”
Prior to joining Kraton, Shiels spent 12 years with Baker
Hughes Inc., an international oil service company based in Houston, Texas, where
he served as assistant director of Investor Relations for the past six years.
For more information, visitwww.kraton.com.