Trex adds another executive
Trex Company, Inc. has named Dr. Anand Kangala as its new vice president and chief information officer. As a member of the Trex leadership team, Dr. Kangala will lead the company's global IT functions and enterprise technology strategy.
“We are committed to optimizing manufacturing and business processes through digital solutions and data-driven decision-making,” said Brenda Lovcik, Trex's chief financial officer. “In Anand, we have found someone who not only shares our vision for innovation and transformation, but someone with a proven track record of building teams and fostering strong linkage between technology solutions and business objectives.”
"I'm thrilled to join a company I admire for its circularity and sustainability vision to enhance people's lives," said Dr. Kangala. "Trex's commitment to innovation and continuous improvement has made it the market leader for over three decades and provides a strong foundation for digital transformation and leveraging emerging technologies. I look forward to partnering with an executive team with deep industry and innovation experience and contributing to the company's mission and growth."
“Trex is investing in our technology infrastructure as we continue to find better ways to serve our customers and meet increasing consumer demands,” continued Lovcik. “Anand is inheriting a dynamic team that will benefit from his experience as they execute on the digital enhancements that will fuel our growth for years to come.”
Most recently, Dr. Kangala served as senior director at Home Depot, where he launched a transformation management office and led the digital strategy to build the foundation for interconnected retail vision through advanced technology and data-driven insights. Before Home Depot, he held various leadership roles at Edward Jones, Carter's Inc., Cato Corporation, and IBM. He has a doctorate in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Business Administration from East Carolina University.
