Jeld-Wen names new board director
Jeld-Wen has appointed Antonella Franzen to its board of directors, effective March 1.
Franzen will replace Suzanne Stefany, a Jeld-Wen director since 2017, who notified the board of her decision to not stand for reelection.
"Antonella brings extensive expertise in finance, strategic development and cultural transformation for large multinational companies, and we are pleased to welcome her to the board," said David Nord, Jeld-Wen’s board chair. "As Jeld-Wen strengthens the foundation of its business and continues to take steps to unlock more value for all shareholders, Antonella's extensive background in the industrial sector will be a tremendous asset for the company."
Franzen is currently the chief financial officer for Dupont's Water & Protection segment, a $6 billion global business with more than 30 manufacturing plants.
Before joining DuPont, Franzen served at Johnson Controls International plc, a global leader in building products and smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, serving as the vice president, chief investor relations and communications officer, from 2018 to 2022.
With the appointment of Franzen, and following Stefany's departure, the company's board will remain at 10 directors, eight of whom are independent.
"I also want to extend the board's sincere thanks to Suzanne Stefany for her leadership, partnership and active engagement on Jeld-Wen’s board for the past seven years," said Nord.
Based in Charlotte, N.C., Jeld-Wen is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. The company operates facilities in 15 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 associates.
