Executive Vice President & President, Jeld-Wen Europe
Charlotte, North Carolina, Us
Hired to oversee European business and create operating efficiencies. Acted as executive sponsor for company’s Global Circular Economy, one of 4 ESG pillars. Established requirements for, hired, and onboarded successor. P&L: $1.4B• Pivoted from geographic to product-centric operating model to better leverage regional capabilities, streamline manufacturing process, and eliminate silos. Restructured operating leadership.• Facilitated closure of 6 material weaknesses related to compliance, commercial, and financial capabilities; partnered with corporate CFO to assess talent, pricing, and technical solutions.• Following Covid-19 outbreak, created strategy for continuing manufacturing safely and without interruption that resulted in region realizing record-breaking 13-point improvement (profit, cash flow, margins, and revenue).