Ferro Corporation announced the appointment to its board of directors of two individuals with extensive experience growing specialty chemical and materials businesses, as well as the appointment of new leaders for its Corporate Development and Investor Relations functions. Andrew M. Ross, 55, and Allen A. Spizzo, age 59, have been appointed to the board of directors, effective as of October 20, 2016. Mr. Ross is the former President of the Pigments and Additives business of Rockwood Holdings Inc. Mr. Spizzo was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2004 to 2008 of Hercules Incorporated. With the addition of Mr. Ross and Mr. Spizzo, Ferro’s Board now consists of eight directors. Joseph Vitale, who was Ferro’s director, Corporate Development from 2011 until August 2015, has rejoined the company as Vice President, Corporate Development. He succeeds Benjamin Schlater, who was named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in September. Prior to re-joining Ferro, Mr. Vitale was Vice President, Strategic Planning & Business Development, with Ranpak Corporation in Concord, Ohio. Kevin Cornelius Grant has been appointed Manager, Investor Relations. Mr. Grant joined Ferro’s Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) group in July 2015.