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Quanex Executive Leadership
Quanex’s Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors play a crucial role in the success of Quanex. They work collaboratively to develop and implement effective strategies, identify and manage risks, and make sound business decisions that ultimately benefit the organization and its stakeholders. They are responsible for creating a strong corporate culture, attracting and retaining top talent, and maintaining the organization’s standing in the community. Effective leadership is critical to ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of Quanex.
About
Meet Our Executive Leadership Team
Under the direction of George Wilson, the eighth president and CEO in the company’s nearly 100-year history, Quanex and the Executive Leadership Team is committed to industry-leading service, sustainability and continuous growth. We’re positioned for market leadership and to continue delivering on demand worldwide.
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George Wilson
Chairman of the Board, President - Chief Executive Officer
EDUCATION:
Indiana University, MBA
University of Akron, B.S. AccountingPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Quanex Building Products Corporation
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 2017 – 2019Quanex Insulating Glass Systems
President, 2011 – 2017Lauren International
Vice President Human Resources, 2010 – 2011
Vice President Operations, 2008 – 2010Federal Mogul
General Manager, Zanxx Products, 2002 – 2008
Plant Manager, Zanxx Products, 2000 – 2002
Plant Controller, Zanxx Products, 1998 – 2000
Financial Analyst, Cooper Automotive, 1996 – 1998
Cost Analyst, Champion Spark Plugs, 1993 – 1996AMKO Service Company, Subsidiary of Paxair
Staff Accountant, 1991 – 1993 -
Scott Zuehlke
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
EDUCATION:
University of Houston, MBA
University of Texas, BBAPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Quanex Building Products Corporation
Vice President – Investor Relations & Treasurer, 2016 – 2019Halcón Resources
Vice President, Investor Relations, 2011 – 2015Geokinetics
Director, Investor Relations, 2010 – 2011Hercules Offshore
Manager, Finance and Investor Relations, 2009 – 2010Invesco
Equity Analyst, 2005 – 2009
Market Data Associate, 1998 – 2005 -
Paul Cornett
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
EDUCATION:
University of Chicago Law School, J.D.
Rice University, B.A. History/SociologyPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Quanex Building Products Corporation
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, 2018 – 2019
Deputy General Counsel, 2017 – 2018
Associate General Counsel, 2012 – 2017
Assistant General Counsel, 2008 – 2012Quanex Corporation
Assistant General Counsel, 2007 – 2008
Senior Attorney, 2006 – 2007
Staff Attorney, 2005 – 2006Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
Associate, Corporate Group, 2003 – 2005 -
Kim Garcia
Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
EDUCATION:
Creighton University, Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership
University of Houston, MBA
Rice University, B.A. in Psychology and SpanishPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Memorial Hermann Health System
Vice President Human Resources, 2017 – 2020
Director Human Resources, 2015 – 2017Direct Energy
Director Human Resources, 2014 – 2015Air Liquide America
Sr. Director U.S. Human Resources, 2010 – 2014Invensys
Global HR Transition Leader/HR Business Partner, 2006 – 2010 -
Jessica Navascues
Vice President, Operations Excellence
EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Advanced Leadership Certificate
Universidad de Costa Rica, MBA, Marketing emphasis
Universidad Ricardo Palma, BA ArchitecturePREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Self Employed
Senior Executive Consultant, 2022 – 2024Cornerstone Building Brands
President, Buildings and Components, 2018 – 2021Elementia Group
Chief Executive Officer, Allura Fiber Cement Siding, 2014 – 2018
Managing Director US & Canada, 2012 – 2014
Director, Sales & Operations, Plycem USA, 2010 – 2012
Exports Sales Manager, Plycem Costa Rica, 2007 – 2010Plycem – Nueva Group
New Products Manager, 2004 – 2007
Corporate R&D Specialist, 1999 – 2004
Technical Representative, 1997 – 1999 -
Bob Daniels
President, Hardware Solutions
EDUCATION:
Bradley University, B.S. Engineering
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Quanex Building Products
President, North American Fenestration, 2019 – 2024
President, Quanex Insulating Glass Systems, 2017 – 2018Homeshield
Vice President of Sales, 1991 – 2017
Vice President of Strategic Alliances
Vice President Safety & Environmental
Operations Manager
Product/Manufacturing, Engineering ManagerOhio Molding Corp
Engineering and Operations Manager, 1988 – 1991Chicago Metallic Corp
Mechanical Engineer, 1986 – 1988 -
Chris Alderson
President, Extruded Solutions
EDUCATION:
Leicester College, Diploma Mechanical Engineering
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Quanex Building Products
President, European Fenestration, 2024
President, Edgetech UK & International, 2015 – 2024Bostik Limited, 2001 – 2015
Director, European Strategic Business Unit
European Business Unit Director
Director, Construction & Consumer
Business Manager, Industrial Sealants & Tapes
European Sales Manager, Industrial Sealants & Tapes
European Sales Manager, Insulating Glass Sealants -
John Sleva
President, Custom Solutions (Wood)
EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota Carlson School,
Executive Education
St. Cloud State University, MBA
University of Illinois, M.S.
University of Illinois, B.S. ForestryPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Woodcraft Industries
Interim President, 2020
Vice President of Sales, 2017 – 2020
Director of Sales, 2005 – 2017
Director of Purchasing, 2000 – 2005
Regional Sales Manager, 1996 – 2000Averitt Lumber Company
Dimension Plant Sales Manager, 1995 – 1996Artwood Products/SEEMAC Industries
Export Sales Manager, 1991 – 1995 -
Jim Nixon
President, Custom Solutions (Mixing)
EDUCATION:
Ashland University, MBA
Case Western Reserve University, B.S. Chemical EngineeringPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
LMI Custom Mixing
General Manager, 2001 – 2022Lauren Manufacturing, LLC.
Chemical Engineer, 1999 – 2001Energizer
Technology Engineer, 1998 – 1999 -
Peter Santo
President, Custom Solutions (Access)
EDUCATION:
University of Leeds, Masters degree, Chemical Engineering
Post Grad Diploma in Management StudiesPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Tyman plc
Chief Executive Office, Tyman International, 2012 – 2024Kingspan Group
Managing Director, Kingspan Benchmark Ltd, 2010 – 2012
Managing Director, Kingspan Door Components S.A., 2006 – 2012
Commercial Director, Ward Insulated Panels Ltd, 2001 – 2005
Business Unit Director, Kingspan Industrial Insulation Ltd, 1998 – 2000Sentrachem Ltd, South Africa
General Manager Kooltherm, 1995 – 1997Kooltherm Ltd (Pilkington/BP Joint Venture)
Production Supervisor/Plant Manager/Manufacturing Manager, 1987 – 1995Pilkington PLC
Graduate Entry, General Management Development Programme, 1986 – 1987 -
Randy Kuchenmeister
Vice President, Integration
EDUCATION:
Warren National University, B.S., Management & Leadership
Central Lakes College, A.A.S., Natural Resources Management
Green Belt CertifiedPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Quanex Building Products
Vice President, Operations, Quanex Custom Components, 2016 – 2024
Vice President, Operations, Homeshield, 2011 – 2016
Operation Manager, Homeshield, 2005 – 2011
Plant Manager, Homeshield 2001 – 2005Colonial Craft
Production Manager, 1998 – 2001
Supervisor, 1995 – 1998
Team Lead, 1993 – 1995Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Fisheries Tech, 1990 – 1993U.S. Army
Platoon leader, Ft. Hood, 1984 – 1987
ABOUT
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George L. Wilson
Chairman of the Board, President – Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Wilson was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective January 1, 2020. Prior to his appointment to that role, Mr. Wilson served as the Company’s Vice President – Chief Operating Officer since 2017. Prior to that time, Mr. Wilson served as President and General Manager of the Company’s Insulating Glass Systems Division since 2011, and as General Manager of Edgetech I.G., Inc. beginning with its purchase by Quanex in March 2011 until it was consolidated with existing Quanex operations to create the Insulating Glass Systems Division. Prior to joining Quanex, Mr. Wilson served as the Vice President of Operations for Lauren Manufacturing from 2008 to 2010, and as the Vice President of Human Resources for its parent company Lauren International, a diversified manufacturer of polymers, rubbers and plastics, from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that time and beginning in 1993, Mr. Wilson served in various capacities of increasing responsibility for Federal Mogul, a Tier 1 manufacturer of various automobile components. Mr. Wilson graduated from the University of Akron with a BS in Accounting and from Indiana University with an MBA. In addition, Mr. Wilson completed the Harvard Business School’s executive education program on driving profitable growth.
Susan F. Davis
Retired, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Johnson Controls, Inc.
Ms. Davis retired in October 2016 from her position as the Executive Vice President – Asia Pacific for Johnson Controls, Inc., a global leader in automotive systems, building efficiency and power solutions. Prior to her appointment as Executive Vice President – Asia Pacific, Ms. Davis served as the chief human resources officer of Johnson Controls from 1994 to 2015, holding the positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer from 2014 to 2015, Executive Vice President of Human Resources from 2006 to 2014, and Vice President of Human Resources from 1994 to 2006. Prior to that time, she served in various other positions with Johnson Controls, which she originally joined in 1983. Ms. Davis received an MBA degree from the University of Michigan, and received both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Beloit College.
Bradley E. Hughes
Retired, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Mr. Hughes served as President & Chief Executive Officer of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., an NYSE-traded manufacturer of car, motorcycle, truck, and racing tires, from 2016 until it was sold in 2021. He previously served as Cooper’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from January 2015 to September 2016; Senior Vice President and President-International Tire Operations from July 2014 to January 2015; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from July 2014 to December 2014; and as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from November 2009 to July 2014. Prior to joining Cooper Tire, Mr. Hughes spent 23 years with Ford Motor Company in positions of increasing responsibility from Global Product Development Controller; Finance Director for South America Operations in Sao Paulo, Brazil; Director of European Business Strategy and Implementation in Cologne, Germany; and European Manufacturing Controller in Cologne. Mr. Hughes has served as a Trustee Board Member for Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) since 2015 and as an advisory board member to MediView since 2022 to present. Previously, Mr. Hughes served as an advisory board member for the Blanchard Valley Hospital System from 2010 to 2014. Mr. Hughes has a BS in business from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Donald R. Maier
Executive Consultant, Chobani
Mr. Maier has worked as an independent executive services consultant since 2020. In that capacity, he currently provides executive consulting services to Chobani, Inc., and has previously provided executive consulting services to Alto Pharmacy. Prior to becoming an independent consultant, Mr. Maier served from 2016 to 2019 as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc., an NYSE-traded global producer of flooring products for use primarily in the construction and renovation of commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. Before assuming that role, Mr. Maier served as Executive Vice President and CEO of the Flooring Products division of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. from 2014 to 2016, and as Senior Vice President, Global Operations Excellence of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. from 2010 to 2014. Mr. Maier also served as Senior Advisor of TPG Capital Advisors from 2008 to 2010, and in various senior leadership, strategic, marketing, business development, and engineering roles at Hillenbrand Industries and its subsidiaries Hill-Rom and Batesville Casket Company from 1987 to 2008. Mr. Maier graduated from the Ohio State University with a BS in Engineering and from Xavier University with an MBA.
Jason D. Lippert
President and Chief Executive Officer, Lippert Components
Mr. Lippert is the President and Chief Executive Officer of LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), one of the largest suppliers to the RV and marine sectors and one of the industry’s most admired companies. He has held that position since May 2013 and has been Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Lippert Components since February 2003. Mr. Lippert has 28 years of experience with LCI and its subsidiaries, beginning his career with the company as a Management Trainee and subsequently serving in a wide range of leadership positions since that time. Under his leadership, LCI has grown its annual revenue from $100 million to approximately $5 billion, and now employs more than 15,000 team members. During his leadership at LCI Industries, he has led the acquisitions of over 75 businesses that were integrated into LCI. Mr. Lippert earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting & Business Management from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
William E. Waltz
President and Chief Executive Officer, Atkore International Group Inc.
Mr. Waltz has served since 2018 as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Atkore Inc., a publicly traded global provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions. Prior to assuming that role, he served in several other executive roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Group President of the Atkore Electrical product segment. From 2009 until joining Atkore in 2013, Mr. Waltz was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Strategic Materials, Inc., North America’s largest glass recycling company. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in various divisions of Pentair plc, including President-Pentair Flow Technologies. Mr. Waltz began his career at General Electric Company and as a Deloitte Management consultant. Mr. Waltz earned a Masters of Business Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management; a Masters of Science in Computer Science from Villanova University; a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University; and is a graduate of General Electric’s Information Systems Management Program.
Manish H. Shah
Chief Digital Transformation Officer, ServiceNow
Mr. Shah is the Chief Digital Transformation Officer at ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), an IT service management and workflow automation company. He is also the founder and principal member of Gnosis Advisory Group, a business leadership advisory firm. Prior to these roles, Mr. Shah was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Community Health Systems (NYSE: CYH), responsible for patient digital experience across 85 hospitals operating in 16 states from 2013 to 2020, as well as Senior Vice President of IT Infrastructure for Aurora Health Care. He has also served as a Director of Gibraltar Industries (NASDAQ: ROCK) since February 2021. Mr. Shah earned a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Roosevelt University and an MBA from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Amit Singhi
Chief Financial Officer, Humanetics
Mr. Singhi is the Chief Financial Officer of Humanetics, a high-tech global industrial technology group focusing on safety, digital and sensor solutions for critical environments. From 2017 to 2020, Mr. Singhi was the Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Piston Group, with responsibility for all operating and financial matters. Before that, from 2015 to 2017, he served as Chief Financial Officer at FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR), leading all finance and IT functions. Mr. Singhi began his career in 1994 at Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F). Mr. Singhi earned a Master of Science in Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan.