Drew announces management changes
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- November
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Leigh J. Abrams will step down as the chief executive officer of Drew Industries Inc. after nearly 30 years running the White Plains-based company. His unusually long tenure as CEO, which began during a recession in 1979 and ends with the country in the midst of another economic crisis, saw him build Drew into a major manufacturer of parts for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes.
Abrams, 66, will remain at Drew as chairman of the board.
Drew also announced additional changes in top management.
Fred Zinn, Drew’s president, will become CEO and remain a member of Drew’s board. Edward W. “Rusty” Rose, III, chairman since 1984, was named lead director. The changes are effective Jan. 1.
“In the 28 years Fred has been with Drew, he has played a key role in growing Drew from a small company to a market leader for RV and manufactured home components,” Abrams said in a written statement. “We look forward to Fred’s leadership as we continue our successful strategy based on market share growth, new product introductions, acquisitions and operational efficiencies.”
Zinn, 57, was named chief financial officer in 1986 and appointed executive vice president in 2001. In May, Zinn was promoted to president.
“Over the last 28 years I’ve learned extensively from both Leigh and Rusty, and I’m delighted that we will continue to have guidance from them in their new roles on Drew’s board of directors,” Zinn said.
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