Libbey Inc. announced that its board of directors has nominated Eileen Mallesch for election to the board at its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. She currently sits on the boards of both State Auto Financial and Bob Evans Farms. Ms. Mallesch's seat on the board would replace independent director Peter C. McC. Howell, who plans to retire this year and will thus not be seeking re-election to the board of directors.

Mr. Howell has served as a director of the company since 1993.