– SWITZERLAND, Zug – Ferguson plc (NYSE: FERG | LON: FERG) today announced the appointment of James Metcalf to its Board as a Non-Executive Director effective February 1, 2023.
“The Board is pleased to welcome James as its newest member. He brings considerable executive leadership, U.S. public company board and industry experience to Ferguson. James’s specific background in balance sheet management, strategic planning, operational excellence and building organic growth will help Ferguson realize our vision to become the ultimate project success company,” said Board Chairman, Geoff Drabble.
Mr. Metcalf will also join the Compensation Committee and Nominations & Governance Committee.
About James S. Metcalf
James Metcalf, a U.S. citizen, previously served as Chairman and CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands from 2018 until his retirement as CEO in September 2021 and as Chairman in March 2022. Before joining Cornerstone Building Brands, he held various roles at USG Corporation. At the time of his retirement from USG in November 2016, Mr. Metcalf served as its Chairman since December 2011 and served as CEO and President since January 2011. He also served as a board member of Tenneco Inc. from 2014 to 2022.
About Ferguson
Ferguson plc is a leading value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication, and more. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Ferguson is headquartered in the U.K., with its operations and associates solely focused on North America and managed from Newport News, Virginia.
For more information: https://www.fergusonplc.com
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