LATICRETE Taps Brown as HR VP

BETHANY, Conn. – LATICRETE International Inc. appoints Laura Brown to the new post of vice president of human resources.

Laura BrownBrown brings to LATICRETE a strong portfolio, working with global brands such as Southern Air, Pepperidge Farm/Campbell Soup Company, Sara Lee, and Coca-Cola. Brown will be reporting to, and working directly with, LATICRETE Chairman/CEO, David A. Rothberg.

“Dr. Henry M. Rothberg built a company where employees, customers and business partners felt like family,” said David Rothberg. “When my brother and co-owner, Henry B. Rothberg, and I started the search for our first ever vice president of human resources, we knew he or she had a vital and huge role to fill; to maintain that family feeling while continuing our astronomical global growth.

“Our efforts were rewarded with the hiring of Laura Brown. Born and raised in Pisa, Italy, her work experience includes not only working with major international companies, but a focused passion in helping each employee reach their full potential.”

Brown comes to LATICRETE with a degree in accounting and business administration from ITC A. Fusinieri in Vicenza, Italy. In her new position, she will lead the human-resources strategy and organizational initiatives in support of the company’s growth, and provide leadership development and people strategies for the company.

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