Myers Industries adds Helmuth Ludwig to board of directors

Myers Industries Inc. (NYSE: MYE) announced the appointment of Helmuth Ludwig to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2025. The appointment will bring the board to nine directors, eight of whom are independent.

Ludwig brings 35 years of international business leadership experience and 14 years of board service. He currently serves as Professor of Practice for Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, a position he has held since January 2020.

During his 30-year career with Siemens, Ludwig held executive positions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including President of Siemens PLM Software, CEO of the Siemens Industry Sector in North America, and Global Chief Information Officer.

Ludwig currently serves on the boards of Hitachi Ltd and Humanetics Group, which he has chaired since September 2022. He also serves as an executive advisor to Bridgepoint LLC and Zscaler, Inc. His previous director roles include Circor International Inc., Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and Siemens Electrical LLC, all of which he chaired during his tenure.

Myers Industries manufactures plastic and metal products for consumer, vehicle, food and beverage, industrial, infrastructure, and automotive aftermarket markets. The company is based in Akron, Ohio.

The information is based on a company press release.

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