H.B. Fuller hires Ruth Kimmelshue as BoD member
October 11, 2017 - United States Of America
H.B. Fuller Company , a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants, and other specialty chemical products headquartered in the US, has hired Ruth Kimmelshue to the company’s board of directors, effective October 4, 2017. The company works for customers in medical, transportation, packaging, and other consumer businesses.
Kimmelshue serves as Cargill’s corporate senior vice president, business operations & supply chain, and is a member of the executive team. Before taking her current role, Kimmelshue held a number of leadership positions for Cargill’s businesses, including corporate leader for the animal protein and salt businesses, business unit president for Turkey & Cooked Meats, business unit president of Salt, and vice president and commercial manager of AgHorizons. Kimmelshue also led Cargill Supply Chain Solutions, an internal consulting organisation serving Cargill’s businesses around the world.
Jim Owens, president and CEO, H.B. Fuller said, “Ruth’s global experience and strategic insight, coupled with her experience in operations and supply chain will be extremely valuable to our board of directors and our management team. I look forward to working with her.”
Kimmelshue began her career in 1986 at Continental Grain and held various roles of increasing responsibility with the company in the US and Europe until it was acquired by Cargill in 1999. She earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from Stanford University. Kimmelshue also is a board member with the Agriculture Future of America, a non-profit focused on building bridges for young leaders to foster engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.
Lee Mitau, chairman of the H.B. Fuller Board of Directors said, “We are fortunate to have Ruth join our board. With the depth of experience she has leading successful businesses in a challenging global environment, along with her supply chain expertise, she will help propel H.B. Fuller forward.” (GK)
Kimmelshue serves as Cargill’s corporate senior vice president, business operations & supply chain, and is a member of the executive team. Before taking her current role, Kimmelshue held a number of leadership positions for Cargill’s businesses, including corporate leader for the animal protein and salt businesses, business unit president for Turkey & Cooked Meats, business unit president of Salt, and vice president and commercial manager of AgHorizons. Kimmelshue also led Cargill Supply Chain Solutions, an internal consulting organisation serving Cargill’s businesses around the world.
Jim Owens, president and CEO, H.B. Fuller said, “Ruth’s global experience and strategic insight, coupled with her experience in operations and supply chain will be extremely valuable to our board of directors and our management team. I look forward to working with her.”
Kimmelshue began her career in 1986 at Continental Grain and held various roles of increasing responsibility with the company in the US and Europe until it was acquired by Cargill in 1999. She earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from Stanford University. Kimmelshue also is a board member with the Agriculture Future of America, a non-profit focused on building bridges for young leaders to foster engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.
Lee Mitau, chairman of the H.B. Fuller Board of Directors said, “We are fortunate to have Ruth join our board. With the depth of experience she has leading successful businesses in a challenging global environment, along with her supply chain expertise, she will help propel H.B. Fuller forward.” (GK)