ACCO Brands Corporation Announces Appointment of Beth Simermeyer to Board of Directors

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ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) announced the election of Beth Simermeyer to the Board of Directors, effective December 5, 2023. Ms. Simermeyer brings substantial business leadership experience in marketing, transformation, innovation, growth acceleration, acquisitions, and top and bottom-line delivery in the consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare sectors. She has a proven track record of success and has held several senior brand and general management roles throughout her career.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today announced that Beth Simermeyer has been elected to the Board of Directors, effective December 5, 2023.

“We are excited to welcome Beth, a dynamic business leader with a proven track record of success to ACCO Brands’ Board of Directors. Beth’s extensive marketing expertise, P&L ownership and global leadership mindset, will further enhance our Board and help us execute on our strategic transformation. We look forward to leveraging Beth’s insights to continue to further strengthen the company going forward,” said Boris Elisman, Executive Chairman of ACCO Brands Corporation.

Ms. Simermeyer brings substantial business leadership experience in marketing, transformation, innovation, growth acceleration, acquisitions and top and bottom-line delivery in the consumer goods, industrial and healthcare sectors. In her most recent role as Global Group President, Executive Vice President, Healthcare and Life Sciences at Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) she launched and led the global Life Sciences business that has become a top investment priority for the company. During her more than thirty-year career, Ms. Simermeyer held several senior brand and general management roles, including Ecolab’s Chief Marketing Officer, where her responsibilities spanned sustainability, customer insights, branding and communications. Prior to joining Ecolab, Ms. Simermeyer was Senior Vice President, North America at S.C. Johnson. She started her career at The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG). Since 2019, she has served as an Independent Director at the Securian Financial Group.

About ACCO Brands

ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, designs, manufactures and markets consumer and end-user products that help people work, learn, play and thrive. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.

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FAQ

Who has been elected to the Board of Directors of ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO)?

Beth Simermeyer has been elected to the Board of Directors of ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO).

When will Beth Simermeyer's election to the Board of Directors be effective?

Beth Simermeyer's election to the Board of Directors will be effective on December 5, 2023.

What is Beth Simermeyer's background and experience?

Beth Simermeyer has substantial business leadership experience in marketing, transformation, innovation, growth acceleration, acquisitions, and top and bottom-line delivery in the consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare sectors. She has held several senior brand and general management roles throughout her career.

What are some of Beth Simermeyer's previous roles and positions?

Ms. Simermeyer has previously served as Global Group President, Executive Vice President, Healthcare and Life Sciences at Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), Chief Marketing Officer at Ecolab, Senior Vice President, North America at S.C. Johnson, and started her career at The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG).

What is Beth Simermeyer's current role outside of ACCO Brands Corporation?

Since 2019, she has served as an Independent Director at the Securian Financial Group.