Spartanburg, S.C. -- Milliken’s board of directors announced the appointment of Halsey M. Cook, Jr., as president and CEO effective in September. J. Harold Chandler will return to his role as chair of the board of directors.
“The board of directors is confident that Halsey is the right leader for Milliken’s next era,” said Harold Chandler, current chair, president, and CEO. “He has the experience to accelerate what is working very well today at Milliken and, importantly, introduce change where the organization can further leverage our emphasis on innovation, manufacturing excellence and customer care. He will lead an organization with a proven management team that knows how to translate strategy into effective execution and sustainable results. His experience in growing diversified, global businesses and his leadership style are an excellent fit for Milliken’s values, culture and commitment to the community.”