Calgon Carbon COO Bob O'Brien To Retire - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Calgon Carbon Corp. (CCC) said that its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Bob O'Brien has decided to retire, after 42 years with the company. Bob's retirement will officially take effect April 1, 2016. O'Brien will continue to work with the Board of Directors and management team under a consultant agreement through September 2017.

"42 years go by quickly when you are having fun and work with such innovative people," said Bob O'Brien, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Bob began his career with Calgon Carbon in 1973 as an engineer after graduating from Penn State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Throughout his career, Bob has held various roles including marketing, engineering and business management. From 1997-1998, Bob was on assignment at Calgon Carbon's European operations in Feluy, Belgium where he was responsible for sales, marketing and applications engineering. Since 2012, Bob has held the position of Chief Operating Officer for the company.