In connection with the organizational realignment plan, on August 26, 2019, the Board of Libbey Inc. appointed James C. Burmeister to the additional role of Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2019. While the Company conducts a search for a new chief financial officer, Mr. Burmeister also will continue in his current role as the company's Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. In his expanded role, Mr. Burmeister will have primary responsibility for the Company's manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations, in addition to his continuing responsibilities for the Company's accounting, finance and information technology functions. Mr. Burmeister, age 52, has served as the Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, since June 2018. Mr. Burmeister joined the Company as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer on March 30, 2017. Also effective October 1, 2019, William A. Mossing will transition from his current role as Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer to the new position of Vice President, Global Supply Chain and will cease to be an executive officer of the Company.