Univar Names Paul Hough President And Chief Executive

KIRKLAND - Paul Hough has been elected president and chief executive officer of Univar Corp., succeeding James Bernard, who is retiring. Hough also has been named president of Van Waters & Rogers Inc., Univar's U.S. operating subsidiary, succeeding James Alampi.

Hough has been with Van Waters & Rogers Ltd., Univar's Canadian operating unit, for 31 years.

He is expected to assume his new duties at the chemical distribution company's Kirkland headquarters in about two weeks, once U.S. immigration approval is granted.