UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2013 (December 6, 2013)

 

GREIF, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
					
Delaware	 	001-00566	 	31-4388903	
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)	 	(Commission
File Number)	 	(IRS Employer
Identification No.)	
		
425 Winter Road, Delaware, Ohio	 	43015	
(Address of principal executive offices)	 	(Zip Code)	
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (740) 549-6000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
 
Item 5.02.	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.	
 
Item 5.02(c)		
Appointment of Chief Operating Officer
On December 6, 2013, Greif, Inc. (the “ Company ”) issued a press release announcing that Peter G. Watson has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective as of January 1, 2014. Mr. Watson will be assuming the chief operating officer duties from David B. Fischer, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President.
Mr. Watson, 56, has served as Vice President and Group President, Paper Packaging & Services, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain and Greif Business System since September 2012. As of May 2013, Mr. Watson also served as President of Soterra LLC, which operates the Company’s Land Management business segment. From January 2010 to September 2012, he served as Vice President and Division President, Paper Packaging & Services. Prior to January 2010 and for more than five years, Mr. Watson served as President of CorrChoice (a division of the Company).
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Watson and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Watson was appointed as chief operating officer of the Company.
The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Item 9.01.	Financial Statements and Exhibits.	
 
(d)	Exhibits.	

Exhibit No.	  	Description	
		
99.1	  	Press release issued by Greif, Inc. on December 6, 2013, announcing Peter G. Watson’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer.	

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	 		 	GREIF, INC.	
				
Date: December 9, 2013	 		 	By	 	/s/ Kenneth B. André, III	
	 		 		 	Kenneth B. André III,
Vice President and Corporate Controller	

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	  	Description	
		
99.1	  	Press release issued by Greif, Inc. on December 6, 2013, announcing Peter G. Watson’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer.	

Exhibit 99.1
NEWS
Peter Watson Named Chief Operating Officer of Greif, Inc.
DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 6, 2013) – The Board of Directors of Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) has appointed Peter Watson, 56, chief operating officer of the company, effective Jan. 1, 2014. Watson was group president responsible for Greif’s Paper Packaging and Land Management business segments as well as Global Sourcing & Supply Chain and the company’s Greif Business System capabilities.
Greif President and CEO David Fischer said, “Throughout his career at Greif, Pete has demonstrated his ability to lead and grow businesses. In the role of COO, Pete’s leadership and deep operating experience will further position our global team for maximum effectiveness. His emphasis on safety, knowledge of the Greif Business System and commitment to The Greif Way will significantly contribute to the success of the company and its business ambitions. Further, Pete’s passion for people and talent development will position the organization for future success.”
Watson will assume responsibility for all business operations in his new capacity including Greif’s Flexible Products & Services segment, where his experience in integrated hub and spoke manufacturing models is expected to add significantly to that business.
About Greif
Greif is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The company produces steel, plastic, fibre, flexible, corrugated, multiwall and reconditioned containers, intermediate bulk containers, containerboard and packaging accessories, and provides blending, filling, packaging and industrial packaging reconditioning services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in North America. The company is strategically positioned in more than 50 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the company’s website at www.greif.com.
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