Veeder-Root Announces Executive Appointments
Veeder-Root announces Brian Burnett as president and Andrew Wert as vice president of marketing.
July 9, 2003
Simsbury, CT USA - July 9, 2003 - The Veeder-Root Company
announces the appointment of Brian Burnett as president. Veeder-Root is
a global supplier of automatic tank gauging, leak detection, compliance
services, and Red JacketĀ® submersible pumps. In this role, Burnett will
have worldwide leadership for developing and leading the strategy and
implementation of Veeder-Root's business objectives and product
innovation.
Burnett was previously president for Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS), a
Danaher company. Burnett comes to Veeder-Root with industry experience.
Prior to JVS, he was vice president of operations and general manager
of petroleum products for Veeder-Root. He will be based in Simsbury, CT.
Andrew Wert has been appointed vice president of marketing. In this
role, Wert will have responsibility for the global marketing and
product strategy, including development and implementation of the Red
Jacket and Veeder-Root strategic plan.
Wert joins Veeder-Root from Liebert Corporation, a $1 billion
subsidiary of Emerson, located in Columbus, Ohio. While at Liebert,
Wert had increasing levels of responsibility driving product marketing,
global product development, and operations project management. Prior to
Liebert, Andrew was with Grimes Aerospace, a division of Honeywell, in
strategic planning and marketing roles. He will be based in Simsbury,
CT.
About Veeder-Root
Veeder-Root [www.veeder.com] is a leading global supplier of automatic tank gauging and fuel management systems, including the Red JacketĀ® brand[www.redjacket.com]
of submersible pumps and pressurized line leak detectors. Veeder-Root
and Red Jacket brands are both market leaders with a tradition of
excellence in the petroleum industry. Veeder-Root is headquartered in
Simsbury, Connecticut.
Contact:
Eva Holdenried
Veeder-Root Company
860.651.2879 phone
eholdenried@veeder.com