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Modine elects Bills to board

David_BillsUSA: Modine Manufacturing has elected DuPont’s David G Bills to its board of directors.

DuPont’s senior vice president corporate strategy since 2009, he previously held a number of positions of increasing responsibilities at DuPont, including chief marketing and sales officer, vice president and general manager fluoroproducts, vice president and general manager displays and vice president corporate planning.

Commenting on Bills’ election, Modine’s lead director, Marsha Williams, said, “He has a track record of distinguished service and proven strategic, technical and operating leadership, including significant depth in the areas of strategic planning and the development and execution of growth-related strategies. His experience and insights will prove invaluable as we focus on achieving our enduring goals and, in particular, our global diversification and growth objectives.”

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