DuPont Appoints Edward Breen As Its Chair And CEO - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Chemicals giant EI DuPont De Nemours & Co. (DD) or DuPont Co said that it has appointed Edward Breen as the company's chair and chief executive officer , effective immediately. Breen has served as interim chair and CEO of DuPont since October 16, 2015, and joined the company's board in February 2015.

From 2002-2012, Breen served as chief executive officer of Tyco International plc. Breen oversaw the design and implementation of the comprehensive action plan to transform Tyco into the strong market leader it is today, reviving the company from near bankruptcy and rebuilding the company's brand and credibility.

Prior to joining Tyco, Breen held senior management positions at Motorola, including as president and chief operating officer, and at General Instrument Corporation, including as chairman, president and chief executive officer. At General Instruments, he created significant long-term shareholder value by driving a revenue growth strategy. Breen currently serves as chairman of Tyco and a director of Comcast Corporation.