United-Guardian, Inc. announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Beatriz Blanco the company's next Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Ken Globus, the company's current Chief Executive Officer, who will be retiring after almost 40 years with the company. Mr. Globus will continue with the company in an advisory role for as long as is necessary to ensure a smooth transition, and intends to continue as a member of the company's Board of Directors.

Ms. Blanco has over 20 years of experience in the personal care sector, including Global Business Director with Momentive Performance Materials and Marketing Director with International Specialty Products. She has an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Her employment with the company will commence on November 1st.