Airgas names VP of strategic pricing
Airgas announced that R. Jay Worley has been named vice president - Strategic Pricing.
He will report to Andy Cichocki, Airgas senior vice president - Distribution Operations & Business Process Improvement.
Worley brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to a new role in which he will be leading a Strategic Pricing organization responsible for developing and implementing pricing practices that are consistent with the company's overall strategic direction and profitability goals.
"This is a key new role at Airgas, requiring strong leadership qualities and a thorough understanding of our business so we can maximize the potential opportunity afforded by our SAP implementation," said Cichocki. "Jay possesses the strategic vision to lead the full pricing process from reviewing and planning to optimization, management, negotiation, and execution. His ability to work effectively with our front line associates and senior management will prove valuable in the successful implementation of pricing tools and analytics, and in working collaboratively across all facets of our organization."
Worley has served as vice president - Communications and Investor Relations for Airgas, Inc. since 2008.
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