Linwood, PA, Aug. 28— Foamex International has appointed Thomas E. Chorman as executive vice president and CFO.

Chorman joins Foamex from his position as CFO of Ansell Healthcare, where he spearheaded profitability improvement and cash generation projects. Ansell is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Dunlop, a global manufacturer of medical and industrial products. From 1997 to 2000, Chorman was vice president of finance and CFO of Armstrong's worldwide floor product operations, where he initiated and directed two major acquisitions. Chorman joined The Procter & Gamble Company in 1984 out of business school, and spent thirteen years with them in financial positions of increasing responsibility. In his most recent position as global finance manager and CFO for corporate new ventures, he developed and managed the company's strategic new product development process.

Michael D. Carlini, who has been serving since June as acting CFO, will continue with the company as senior vice president, finance and chief accounting officer.

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