US sugar refiner Imperial Sugar Co. has confirmed the appointment of John Sheptor as president and CEO.

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Sheptor takes over from Robert Peiser in each capacity in a succession that was announced last November.


Sheptor joined the Texas-based company as executive vice president and chief operating officer in February 2007.


Imperial’s chairman of the board, James Gaffney, said: “We look forward to building on past accomplishments with John as our new chief executive. We all think that his talents, experience and vision, which include significant international activities, a focus on R&D and an extensive operations background, are very consistent with the current needs of the Company.” 

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