New Leadership to Accelerate Growth and Innovation of Personal Care Business Unit
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – September 17, 2025 – PLZ Corp, a market-leading specialty aerosol and liquid product manufacturer, announced the appointment of Ben Gambrel as President of its Personal Care Solutions business unit.
Gambrel brings more than 25 years of expertise spanning manufacturing, strategic execution, and international market expansion, with a strong track record of driving growth and operational efficiency. Most recently, he served as President of the Air division for Filtration Group. Prior to that, he held increasingly responsible roles with the Danaher group of companies, including Vice President of Marketing and COO of Matco Tools, and Vice President of the Business System Office for Vontier, where he led the deployment of 80/20 across the company.
“I am honored to step into the role of President at PLZ Personal Care Solutions at such a pivotal time for our business unit,” said Mr. Gambrel. “With PLZ Personal Care Solutions’ strong foundation in innovation, technical expertise, and customer focus, we are well-positioned to capture new opportunities in the dynamic personal care market. I look forward to building on that momentum—expanding our capabilities, deepening partnerships to deliver even greater value for our customers, and driving innovation for the continued development of personal care products that customers love.”
Gambrel holds a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, University of Illinois. He also serves as a board member for the non-profit International OCD Foundation.
About PLZ Corp
PLZ Corp is a North American-based independent aerosol and liquid product manufacturer., specializing in the development, formulation, packaging and distribution of a comprehensive line of contract fill, branded and private-label products. PLZ Personal Care Solutions operates as a business unit of PLZ Corp, focused on a variety of skin care, hair care, men’s grooming, multicultural hair care, and over the counter solutions in four manufacturing sites across the United States and Canada. For additional information, visit https://www.plzcorp.com/personal-care/.
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