Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), a global diversified industrial company that makes and sells premium business-to-business products and services for a wide variety of industries, has named Andrew Kitzmiller as its Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller.

As Hillenbrand's principal accounting officer, Kitzmiller will oversee enterprise-wide accounting operations, including internal and external financial reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Kitzmiller was most recently controller in the Additive, Aviation Supply Chain and Engineering Divisions at GE Aviation, Cincinnati, Ohio.

"Andy is a highly skilled executive who has a demonstrated track record of strong financial leadership," said Kristina Cerniglia, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "I'm confident that his extensive experience in accounting and finance will be a valuable asset for the company as we continue transforming Hillenbrand into a world-class global industrial company."