O-I Consolidates Senior Leadership Roles - Andres Lopez named President of Glass Containers and Chief Operating Officer of O-I

"Andres is an exceptional and creative leader, a strategist, a strong communicator and developer of talent.  He has a deep understanding of our customers, our technology and our markets, knowledge that coalesces perfectly in this new position," said Al Stroucken, O-I chairman and CEO.

Erik Bouts, president of O-I Europe, will leave the company, effective January 31, 2015, to pursue other opportunities.

Leadership succession for the European and North American businesses will be determined in the near future. In the interim, Lopez will continue to lead the North American business.

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About O-I

Owens-Illinois, Inc. (OI) is the world`s largest glass container manufacturer and preferred partner for many of the world`s leading food and beverage brands. The Company had revenues of $7.0 billion in 2013 and employs approximately 22,500 people at 77 plants in 21 countries. With global headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio, USA, O-I delivers safe, sustainable, pure, iconic, brand-building glass packaging to a growing global marketplace. For more information, visit www.o-i.com.

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