Lubrizol Corp., the Wickliffe-based specialty chemicals company, has a new senior vice president and general counsel. Lubrizol in the statement did not identify who previously held the position of general counsel, and an email was not immediately returned on Monday morning, April 25. Sussman will oversee Lubrizol`s global legal and corporate responsibility teams, including ethics, sustainability and regulatory departments, the company said in the press release. CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lubrizol Corporation announced today, after extensive research, that Jason Sussman has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective immediately. In this role, and as a member of the company`s executive board, Sussman will oversee Lubrizol`s global legal and corporate responsibility teams, including ethics, sustainability and regulatory services. Sussman is responsible for providing high-quality legal and advocacy services to ensure that Lubrizol operates as an ethical, responsible and sustainable company to achieve its business goals. Sussman joined Lubrizol in 2003 as an M&A attorney and eventually became responsible for Lubrizol`s corporate transactions group and commercial insurance function. During his more than 18 years at Lubrizol, he held numerous legal positions with increasing reach and authority. Most recently, as General Counsel of Lubrizol, he was responsible for protecting Lubrizol`s legal health by providing competent and efficient legal and insurance procurement services, supporting acquisitions and divestitures, and commercial transactions.
Jason Sussman, senior vice president and general counsel, The Lubrizol Corporation (Photo: Business Wire) The company appointed Mary Rhinehart as interim president and CEO on March 11, replacing former CEO Chris Brown. Lubrizol is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Co. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 production facilities, sales and technical offices worldwide and employs approximately 8,300 people. Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, leverages its unparalleled science to open immense opportunities at the molecular level and achieve sustainable, measurable results. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales offices and technical offices worldwide and employs approximately 8,300 people. For more information, see www.Lubrizol.com. View source version on businesswire.com: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220422005525/en/ Prior to joining Lubrizol, Sussman was a transaction attorney at the Cleveland law firm of Khorman, Jackson & Krantz, LLP. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University and a Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. This press release features multimedia. View the full announcement here: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220422005525/en/ The company announced in a press release that it has appointed Jason Sussman to the role, effective immediately.
Sussman, who joined Lubrizol in 2003 as an M&A attorney and most recently served as general counsel, will join Lubrizol`s board of directors.
