International Materials Appoints Robert K. Walsh as Chief Executive Officer

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Materials LLC (IMI), today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert K. Walsh as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In addition to assuming the role of CEO, Mr. Walsh will continue to fulfill his responsibilities as President as IMI moves forward into the next phase of its growth and expansion.

Mr. Walsh joined IMI as a trader trainee in July 1994 after graduating from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. Over the course of his 29-year tenure, Mr. Walsh’s strategic vision and operational acumen have helped guide IMI’s evolution from a largely regional gypsum supplier to a sophisticated global commodity trading powerhouse.

"Throughout his career, Rob has been a true embodiment of our company's core values: entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal accountability. Under his leadership, the IMI team has thrived, cultivating a culture of excellence that empowers individuals at all levels and fosters a shared sense of purpose and commitment," said Mark Warren, Director, co-owner, and co-founder of International Materials.

About IMI

Founded in 1987, International Materials (IMI) is a dry bulk commodity trading company that sources and ships raw materials worldwide. Headquartered in Delray Beach (FL), IMI ships and sells 30 million tons of bulk materials per year, grosses $3 billion in annual revenue, and employs over 130 people in nine overseas offices. The raw materials are sourced from the mines and producers, loaded on ships the company charters, and transported directly to customers using their specifications to make construction materials, such as steel, wallboard, and cement. IMI is one of the world's leading privately-owned, independent, bulk raw materials trading firms.

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