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LIONVILLE, Pa., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- West Pharmaceutical
Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST), today announced that it has elected Jenne K.
Britell, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Britell is the Chairman and CEO of Structured Ventures, Inc., advisors
to private equity and venture capital firms, and has an extensive financial
background, including serving as the former Executive Vice President of Global
Consumer Finance and President of Global Commercial and Mortgage Banking at GE
Capital. Her tenure at GE Capital also included responsibilities for GE
Capital businesses in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. At GE Capital, Dr.
Britell was recognized for her outstanding management of Six Sigma and
compliance programs.
"We are delighted to have Dr. Britell join our Board of Directors," said
Donald E. Morel, Jr., Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The
breadth and scope of her business accomplishments will be a tremendous benefit
as we continue to grow our organization."
Dr. Britell received a bachelors degree with honors and a masters degree
from Harvard University and a masters degree (business administration) and
Ph.D. from Columbia University. She serves on the Board of Directors at four
public companies: Aames Investment Corp, Crown Holding, Inc., Lincoln National
Corp and Quest Diagnostics, Inc., and is a trustee of the Fox Chase Cancer
Center.
About West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is the worlds premier manufacturer of
components and systems for injectable drug delivery, including stoppers and
seals for vials, and closures and disposable components used in syringe, IV
and blood collection systems. The Company also provides products with
application to the personal care, food and beverage markets. Wests customers
include the worlds leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug and
medical device producers. Headquartered in Lionville, Pennsylvania, West
Pharmaceutical Services supports its partners and customers from 50 locations
throughout North America, South America, Europe, Mexico, Japan, Asia and
Australia. For more information, visit West at http://www.westpharma.com
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