Leib Oehmig, an Anderson native, has been named president and CEO of Glen Raven Inc., a global textile manufacturer.
Oehmig replaces Allen Gant, who recently retired as CEO of the family-owned company that was founded by his grandfather in 1880. Gant, who joined Glen Raven in 1971, will remain chairman of the company’s operating board.
With a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University, Oehmig joined Glen Raven in 1989 and led the construction and management of the company’s 1-million-square-foot Sunbrella fabrics manufacturing center in Anderson.
His tenure at Anderson led to his promotion as president of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, the makers of Sunbrella, a position he held until he was named president and COO of Glen Raven Inc. in 2013.
“Leib’s previous leadership role will serve him well as the next CEO of Glen Raven,” Gant said in a press release. “He is a transformative leader and a strategic architect of the company’s current course focused on solutions for our customers. His ability to lead will be felt across our company’s global footprint for years to come.”
In his new role, Oehmig leads a company with 40 locations across 17 countries and six continents, according to a press release. He is the first non-family member to serve as president and CEO of Glen Raven.
“I am privileged to work alongside our associates, who are among Glen Raven’s greatest assets and whose input is invaluable as the company continues its mission to design and build innovative solutions that improve people’s lives,” Oehmig said in a press release. “I’ve also been fortunate to learn from the best during my career at Glen Raven, including from a predecessor who puts a premium on collaboration and teamwork.”
For more information, visit glenraven.com.
