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Peter Volanakis to Retire as Corning President and Chief Operating Officer

^{Published on 2010-07-29 06:11:15 - Market Wire}
 

CORNING, N.Y.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) announced today that [ Peter F. Volanakis ], president and chief operating officer, will retire on or before Dec. 31, 2010 following 28 years of distinguished service with the company.

"Petea™s announcement and retirement timing will allow us to plan and execute an orderly leadership transition"

aOn behalf of Corninga™s [ Board of Directors ] and [ Management Committee ], I thank Pete for his outstanding leadership and service to the company over his nearly 30-year career,a said [ Wendell P. Weeks ], chairman and chief executive officer. aOver the past eight years, Pete has been my strategic partner and operations leader. He led the growth of the LCD glass business, the globalization of all of Corninga™s businesses, and drove a culture of operational and cost excellence throughout the company. He also played a key role in revitalizing Corninga™s innovation and growth initiatives. Corning would not be in the strong financial and strategic position it is today without him.a

aI announce my retirement plans with both regret and anticipation,a said Volanakis, 55. aWhile it is difficult to leave Corning, I am fortunate to be able to retire at an age which affords me a unique and exciting window for an entirely new set of professional and personal pursuits. The companya™s financial position is stronger than ever, and Corning is well-positioned for growth with outstanding opportunities in [ Display Technologies ], and in [ Specialty Materials ] with [ Gorilla^® glass ]. My retirement also provides an opportunity for Corninga™s talented pool of division managers to develop into the next generation of company leaders.a

With this announcement, the company will begin a leadership transition. Effective Sept. 1, Corninga™s division managers will report directly to Weeks. Volanakis will move into a transition role serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO. He will continue as a member of Corninga™s Management Committee and engage on high-priority corporate issues and decisions. Volanakis will step down as a director of Dow Corning Corporation in the fourth quarter and as a director of Corning Incorporated in December. aPetea™s announcement and retirement timing will allow us to plan and execute an orderly leadership transition,a said Weeks.

aCorning is truly a unique company with outstanding people, in a special community. I may be retiring from the company, but I will always be a member of the Corning family,a said Volanakis.

About Corning Incorporated

Corning Incorporated ([ www.corning.com ]) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 150 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.

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