December 8, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRC) has appointed James R. Giertz to its board. Giertz is currently senior vice president and chief financial officer of H.B. Fuller, a formulator and marketer of adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemical products.

He previously held executive financial and operating positions with GMAC Rescap, Donaldson (NYSE: DCI) and General Motors (NYSE: GM).

Giertz began his career as a process engineer at General Motors. He was later named General Motors’ Assistant treasurer at their New York headquarters. He was then recruited to the CFO position at Donaldson. Giertz joined H.B. Fuller, his present employer, as CFO in 2008.

Indiana-based Hill-Rom is a worldwide manufacturer and provider of medical technologies and related services for the health care industry, including patient support systems, safe mobility and handling solutions, non-invasive therapeutic products for a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, medical equipment rentals and information technology solutions.

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