Reynolds Announces John Rye as CEO and President

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The Reynolds Company, a Greenville-based subsidiary of Itochu International, Inc., announces the appointment of John Rye as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective April 1, 2025, replacing Doug Deitz, who is retiring.

John’s impressive career began in 1991 with National Starch & Chemical Company and later with Henkel Adhesive Technologies through acquisition. His roles in sales management and profit and loss responsibilities have touched various markets in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He led a global team dedicated to commercializing Cool-Lok adhesives, enhancing integration with auto feeders and melting systems. Before retirement in 2020, he served as Vice President of Henkel’s Packaging Division for North America and later heading up Henkel’s Canadian operations, overseeing all industrial adhesive divisions.

After retiring from Henkel in 2020, John began consulting with private equity companies and chemical distributors while joining the board of advisors for Diversified Chemical Technology, Inc., where he offered strategic guidance and industry insights.

The Reynolds Company welcomes John’s contributions and the positive impact he will have on the Company’s future endeavors. Doug Deitz stated, “John’s experience and strong leadership will propel Reynolds’s product development, proving the Company’s industry relevance and value. I have confidence that John will continue to maintain Reynolds’ “lasting bonds” culture.”

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