PLASKOLITE NAMES JUD GIBSON CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

PLASKOLITE, LLC (“Plaskolite”), a global manufacturer of engineering thermoplastics, today announced the appointment of Jud Gibson as Chief Commercial Officer, effective März 3, 2025. Mr. Gibson brings more than 25 years of experience in the plastics industry, most recently leading global sales, marketing and customer development for DSM Engineering Materials. 

“Jud has a special talent for building customer-focused teams that drive innovation, secure partnerships, and result in profitable growth,” said Michael Gilbert, president and CEO of PLASKOLITE. “We look forward to leveraging his passion and expertise to expand and deepen relationships with new and existing customers and accelerate ongoing growth across our markets.” 

Before joining DSM in 2016, Mr. Gibson led the Americas automotive commercial and application development team for SABIC Innovative Plastics. Previously, at GE Plastics, he served in increasingly senior leadership roles before the company’s acquisition by SABIC in 2007. Mr. Gibson started his career at Textron, working across marketing, product management, sales and program finance. 

Mr. Gibson earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Cincinnati and completed the Wharton School of Business Executive Development Program at the University of Pennsylvania. 

At PLASKOLITE, Mr. Gibson takes over for John Szlag, who is retiring this year after nearly 40 years of dedicated leadership and service. During his tenure, Mr. Szlag has provided invaluable expertise in shaping commercial success at PLASKOLITE, while building incredibly strong customer relationships, and driving significant business growth.

“John has graciously agreed to help us with this transition, which will come as no surprise to anyone who knows him,” said Mr. Gilbert. “He has played a critical role in our success over the past four decades, and he will be sorely missed. We all wish him the utmost happiness in his coming retirement.”