Jeld-Wen adds executives to leadeship team

Window and door manufacturer Jeld-Wen has added new leaders to its executive team in a move designed to accelerate the company's business performance.

"To achieve Jeld-Wen's full potential, we are focused on ensuring we have the right people and capabilities across the company to improve operational excellence, increase agility and deepen customer relationships," said CEO William Christensen. "Our refreshed senior leadership team brings together diverse, experienced leaders with deep expertise in the manufacturing sector to strengthen the foundation of our business and deliver increased value for our customers, associates and shareholders."

The company will continue to operate and manage its business regionally and to report results separately for Europe and North America.

The following leaders join the Jeld-Wen senior leadership team, reporting to Christensen:

• Gustavo Vianna has been named executive vice president and president, Jeld-Wen Europe. Vianna joins JELD-WEN with more than 30 years of experience at multinational companies, with deep expertise driving operational and commercial transformations. He most recently served as Aliaxis EMEA CEO, where he led 4,500 employees in 17 plants and 24 distribution centers across Europe. Nigel Dilks, SVP/GM, Europe will be leaving JELD-WEN to pursue other opportunities after ensuring a smooth transition.
• Dan Valenti has been appointed executive vice president, North America doors & distribution. Valenti brings more than two decades of general management, sales and operations leadership experience. He joins the company from Whirlpool Corporation, where he spent nearly 13 years in leadership roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as SVP and general manager, KitchenAid Small Appliances.
• Matt Meier, who joins as executive vice president, chief digital and information officer. Meier has over 25 years of experience leading teams through digital technology transformations in multinational companies across many industries. He most recently served as EVP, chief digital and data officer at Driven Brand Holdings, Inc., where he was responsible for all digital, data and technology outcomes encompassing 14 brands and 4,400 locations.
• Dan Jacobs, who is currently vice president and general manager, North America windows. Jacobs has spent 15 years with JELD-WEN in a variety of business areas including sales, product development and, prior to taking his current role, as the vice president and general manager of North America exterior doors.
• Peggie Bolan, who is currently vice president and general manager, North America building products and fiber. Bolan is a seasoned executive with experience in sales, marketing and operations. She has been in the building products and fiber business for more than 25 years.