08.04.2013

New CFO for Harsco

International scaffold and mast climber rental company Harsco has appointed F. Nicholas Grasberger, 49, as a senior vice president and chief financial officer. His appointment takes effect on April 22nd.
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F. Nicholas Grasberger

Grasberger was most recently managing director of the Precision Polymers division of UK based Fenner, one of the world’s leading producers of heavyweight belting for industrial and commercial markets. Prior to Fenner he was chief financial officer of Armstrong Holdings and then chief executive of the company’s Building Products division from 2009. Prior to that was chief financial officer for Kennametal and also served as corporate treasurer at H. J. Heinz, he started his career in 1985 with USX Corporation.

He takes over from interim CFO Barry E. Malamud, who returns to his position as corporate controller reporting directly to Grasberger. The position became vacant after Stephen Schnoor resigned in November.

Harso chief executive Patrick Decker said: ”I believe Nick will be a superb addition to our Harsco leadership team. He brings exceptional credentials as a proven financial leader, a forward-looking business strategist, and a seasoned executive with a strong track record in partnering with executive teams to build sustainable winning enterprises.

Grasberger added: “I am excited to join Harsco and be part of its gathering momentum. I look at this as an exceptional opportunity in my career to help shape a strong future for Harsco and its shareholders at a major stage in the company’s development.”