Viking Group Names New Chairman and CEO
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA - The Viking Group, a global leader in fixed fire protection products and services, announces two key leadership changes. Tom Groos, Viking Group's current Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chairman of the company's Board of Directors. This move, which is subject to final shareholder approval, was finalized at the company's recent Board of Directors' meeting.
Kevin Ortyl, Viking Group's current President and Chief Operating Officer, has assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer, the post previously held by Groos. Ortyl, who was also nominated to serve on the company's Board, will continue in his role as President as well. As Viking Group's new CEO, Ortyl will be responsible for all operations within the company. This move marks the first time in Viking's 86 year history that the company's CEO is someone other than a Tyden-Groos family member.
In the Chairman's role, Groos will be responsible for strategic oversight of the company. By relinquishing his duties as CEO, Groos will now be able to spend more time outside of Viking on other ventures. Groos states, "With over 25 years with the company, I now look forward to devoting more time to the charitable organizations I have worked with over the years, and of course, to my family." He will also increase his involvement as a partner of City Light Capital LLC, a small New York based investment firm.
The Viking Group is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative fire protection solutions. Established in 1921, the company's products and services are now sold in over 70 countries through an integrated distribution network. For more information on Viking's complete line of quality fire protection products and services, please visit www.vikinggroupinc.com or call 800-968-9501.
CONTACT:
Jeff Norton
Viking Group, Inc.
P: 269-945-8312
F: 269-945-4495
jnorton@vikingcorp.com
www.vikinggroupinc.com
