Corning President and COO to Retire

By WBNG News

Corning President and COO to Retire

July 29, 2010 Updated Jul 29, 2010 at 2:59 PM EST

Corning, NY (WBNG Binghamton)A local glass company's President and Chief Operation Officer announces his retirement.

Peter Volanakis has spent 28 years with Corning Incorporated.

Company leaders say he played a large part in company growth and globalization.

The 55 year old will now move into a transitional role and serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO.

In a press release today, Volanakis said the company's financial position is stronger than ever.

The transition process begins on September 1st.

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