31.07.2012

Harsco announces new CEO

Harsco has appointed Patrick K. Decker, currently with Tyco, as chief executive effective September.

Decker succeeds Henry Knueppel, who stepped in on an interim basis following the sudden departure of Salvatore Fazzolari in February. Once Decker is on board Knueppel will become non-executive chairman.
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Patrick K. Decker

Decker, 47, has been president of Tyco Flow Control since 2007 and was set to become chief executive of the flow control company to be created as Tyco International separates into three public companies although the plan now is to merge the flow control business with Pentair.

Decker joined Tyco in 2003 from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company where he held international roles in finance, business development and information technology. He began his career as an auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Announcing the appointment, Knueppel said: “We are fortunate to secure a talented and energetic leader like Patrick at the right time to take Harsco to new heights. He is that exceptional individual who combines discipline and metrics with big picture thinking and action.”

Decker added: “I feel honoured to have the opportunity to lead this company and its talented and dedicated people around the world who provide critically important value-added solutions to customers in some of the world’s most vital end markets.”