LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aceto Corporation (Nasdaq:ACET), a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products, today announced the promotion of Douglas Roth to Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Roth has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aceto since joining the Company in May, 2001. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Roth was the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CitySprint 1-800 DELIVER from September 1998 through April 2001. Mr. Roth attended Fordham University where he received a Masters in Business Administration.
Commenting on the promotion, Vincent G. Miata, CEO and President of Aceto, said "Doug has been an integral part of Aceto's management team for many years. With the new management structure and realignment that I've rolled out across the organization, Doug will add additional administrative and management responsibilities for the company's segments and subsidiaries. In addition, Doug will continue to play a significant role in evaluating opportunities to grow the Company via acquisitions. I look forward to working closely with Doug as we enter this next phase of Aceto's growth."
ABOUT ACETO
Aceto Corporation, incorporated in 1947, is a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products. With a physical presence in ten countries, Aceto distributes over 1,000 chemicals and pharmaceuticals used principally as raw materials in the pharmaceutical, crop protection, surface coating/ink and general chemical consuming industries. Aceto's global operations, including a staff of 26 in Shanghai and 14 in India, are unique in the industry and enable its worldwide sourcing and regulatory capabilities. (ACET-F)