Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc. announced three new leaders and a refreshed senior leadership team to accelerate the company’s business performance. 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 CEO William J. Christensen:
- Gustavo Vianna, who is 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, who is 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 was most recently 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.
Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc. is a leading 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.
