8-K 1 form8k.htm FORM 8-K DATED 11/19/2008 HEITMAN form8k.htm
 
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 19, 2008
 
 
ASHLAND INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Kentucky
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
 

1-32532
  
20-0865835
(Commission File Number)
  
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
50 E. RiverCenter Boulevard, Covington, Kentucky  41011
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
 
P.O. Box 391, Covington, Kentucky  41012-0391
(Mailing Address)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (859) 815-3333
 
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Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On November 19, 2008, the Board of Directors of Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) elected  J. William Heitman, age 54, Controller of Ashland, effective December 1, 2008.  Mr. Heitman was named Vice President of Ashland as of November 10, 2008.  Previously he served as controller for the North American operations of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and as vice president of finance and interim chief financial officer of Ferro Corporation.  Mr. Heitman replaces Lamar M. Chambers, as Controller.  Mr. Chambers continues to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Ashland.
 

 
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 SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
ASHLAND INC.
 
(Registrant)




November 20, 2008
/s/ Lamar M. Chambers
 
Lamar M. Chambers
 
Senior Vice President and
 
Chief Financial  Officer
 
 
 
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