Pallet maker names new CEO

March 13, 2002
Victor Mendes has been named CEO of CHEP International, a global pallet and container pooling company. He is replacing Bob Moore, who is retiring but will remail with the company as a consultant through June. Mendes' has worked for General Electric and holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Brasilia in Brazil and a degree in precision machinery engineering from the University
Victor Mendes has been named CEO of CHEP International, a global pallet and container pooling company. He is replacing Bob Moore, who is retiring but will remail with the company as a consultant through June.

Mendes' has worked for General Electric and holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Brasilia in Brazil and a degree in precision machinery engineering from the University of Tokyo in Japan.

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