Protective Industrial Products, Inc. Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer

LATHAM, NY – April 4, 2022 – Protective Industrial Products Inc. (PIP^®) a leading global supplier of hand protection and PPE with more than 1,500 employees worldwide, announces the appointment of a new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Sean Linnane. Mr. Linnane joined PIP^® on Monday, April 4 and is based out of PIP^® Headquarters in Latham, NY.

Mr. Linnane joins the PIP^® family from OM1, Inc. where he was the Vice President of Human Resources responsible for leading the transformation of the company’s HR function. Prior to his time at OM1, Inc. he served as a Vice President of Human Resources at Cumberland Farms and a Senior Director of Human Resources at IQVIA. Sean is a graduate of The University of Massachusetts and holds a bachelor’s in Public Relations.

“We are thrilled to add such a seasoned HR professional to our Executive Leadership team” stated Joe Milot, President and CEO of PIP^®. He added, “As the head of the Human Resources department, Sean’s comprehensive background in HR paired with his experience in integrating cultures and building next-generation HR functions for companies on a global scale will make him a valuable asset to PIP^® as we continue to expand our presence around the world.”

ABOUT PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Protective Industrial Products (PIP^®) is a leader in providing innovative PPE to wholesalers and distributors in the industrial channels. PIP^®, along with its recognized leading brands: G-Tek^®, Bouton^®, Ironcat^®, Assurance^®, Kut-Gard^®, CleanTeam^®, QRP^®, Ambi-Dex^®, Dynamic^®, NOVAX^®, Caiman^® and Boss^® are relied upon for personal protection by workers every day. Our West Chester^® division offers safety products to leading Retail customers under the Safety Works^®, Boss^®, Brahma^®, Mud^®, West County Gardener^® and Hearos^® brands, as well as some of the world’s most recognized licensed brands. PIP’s portfolio of brands recently added all brands under Paramount Safety, and additionally Bisley Workwear both headquartered in Australia. Additional information about PIP^® is available at www.pipglobal.com.