NN, Inc. Names Thomas DeByle as New Chief Financial Officer

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NN, Inc. NNBR, a diversified industrial company, today announced the approval of the appointment of Thomas DeByle as the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, which is anticipated to be effective on or before September 23, 2019.

Mr. DeByle brings over 30 years of public company finance and capital markets experience, a deep background in financial planning and operational management, and extensive knowledge of the diversified industrial manufacturing industry.  He most recently served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Standex International Corporation.  Prior to that, he held various finance and leadership roles at leading industrial manufacturer Ingersoll-Rand as well as at Actuant Corporation and Johnson Controls.  

"Tom has significant experience helping drive strategic growth initiatives at leading diversified industrial companies, and the Board and I are excited to welcome someone of his caliber to the NN team," said Richard Holder, President and CEO.  "We expect to benefit from Tom's mix of operational experience and deep financial expertise as we execute our strategic plan to position us for long term success."

"I am eager to join the NN team at an exciting point in the Company's journey," said Mr. DeByle.  "I am confident that my finance and operational experience will allow me to help lead the successful execution of our strategic plan and drive value creation for all our stakeholders."

Mr. DeByle holds a Master of Business Administration from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI and a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Norbert College in DePere, WI.

NN, Inc., a diversified industrial company, combines advanced engineering and production capabilities with in-depth materials science expertise to design and manufacture high-precision components and assemblies for a variety of markets on a global basis. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, NN has 50 facilities in North America, Europe, South America and China.

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SOURCE NN, Inc.