Science Company DuPont announced that There du Pont, President of Wawa Inc, has been elected to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2006.
Since 1993, du Pont, 39, has served in key leadership positions with Wawa Inc, a privately held chain and leading retailer of fuel and fresh perishable products with more than 540 stores located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Wawa consistently ranks among Forbes' top 100 privately held companies. du Pont received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and a masters in business administration from Stanford University.
"Company is very pleased that There is joining board," said Charles O. Holliday, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DuPont. "Company welcome There's strong experience and expertise in business management, consumer marketing and supply chain management. As a member of the du Pont family, he will bring valuable perspectives to board."
"I share DuPont's values and am honored to be named to their board. I'm proud to be associated with a company known the world over for its commitment to excellence and innovation," du Pont said.
DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.
Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.
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