Ansell Limited appoints Nicolin as new chief executive officer

Ansell Limited on March 2 announced the appointment of Magnus Nicolin to succeed Doug Tough as chief executive officer and managing director.

Prior to joining Ansell, Magnus, a Swedish citizen, spent the last three years with Newell Rubbermaid Inc., most recently as president, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. In this capacity, Magnus was co-located in France and the United States. Prior to that, Magnus spent seven years with Esselte Business Systems Inc. in a number of senior executive roles, the last three years as president and CEO.

With early career experience gained at McKinsey and Credit Lyonnais, Magnus also lived in Canada, serving as vice president and general manager of Bayer Diagnostics. Magnus also has served as a lieutenant in the Swedish Marines attending the Swedish Naval Academy.

In making the announcement, Ansell chairman Peter Barnes said "Magnus' appointment follows an extensive internal and external search that produced an exceptionally strong candidate pool. The Ansell board believes that the strategic capabilities and leadership skills that Magnus has already demonstrated, in a global setting, are a great match for Ansell's international businesses and our future strategies for growth across all of those businesses. We are delighted that Magnus has accepted the position and the board looks forward to supporting his leadership of the Ansell Group. Magnus will inherit a strong leadership team and a healthy and strong company, established during Doug's tenure over the past five years.”

"I am looking forward to joining the Ansell organization, I have been impressed with the vision of the Board and with the progress made by the organization under Doug's leadership" says Nicolin.

About Ansell
Celebrating more than 100 years, Ansell has long been recognized for the innovations and leadership it has provided the hand protection and safety apparel industry. Besides high-quality products, the company offers a comprehensive business solutions approach to help manufacturers achieve their cost reduction mandates. Ansell personal protective clothing (PPC) specialists work directly with corporate and plant representatives to develop highly effective programs with quantifiable results. With its regional U.S. headquarters located in Red Bank, N.J., and with operations in Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Australia, Ansell serves a wide range of industries, including chemical manufacturing and refining, automotive, food processing, general industrial, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, construction, white goods, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, and primary metals.