USG, parent company of Canadian Gypsum Company, has announced that president and CEO Christopher Griffin will retire later this year after more than 30 years of service. Concurrent with this news, USG\u2019s board of directors and owner, Knauf Group, have appointed Christopher Macey \u2013 currently USG\u2019s COO \u2013 as president and CEO, effective April 1.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nChristopher Griffin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Griffin\u2019s retirement marks the conclusion of a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years in the building materials industry, including over 30 years with USG and its subsidiaries. Since his appointment as CEO in 2019 following the company\u2019s acquisition by Knauf Group, Griffin has overseen a period of historic growth, industry-leading innovation and consistent operational excellence across North America.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been the honour of my professional life to lead USG and work alongside the most talented team in the industry,\u201d Griffin said. \u201cSince I joined nearly three decades ago, we have lived up to our reputation for innovation while investing in our people, modernizing our facilities and being the best and easiest building materials manufacturer to do business with for our customers. As we approach USG\u2019s 125th anniversary, I am proud of what we have accomplished together and am confident the company is well positioned for its next chapter of growth over the next century.\u201d<\/p>\n
Under Griffin\u2019s leadership, USG successfully navigated its transition to a privately held company under Knauf ownership, while significantly expanding its market-leading positions in wallboard and ceilings. His tenure has been defined by a \u201ccustomer-first\u201d philosophy and a commitment to safety and employee engagement that has consistently surpassed industry benchmarks.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of the Knauf family and USG\u2019s board of directors, I want to sincerely thank Mr. Griffin for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to our people, our customers and our performance. He leaves the company well positioned for the future,\u201d said Uwe Knotzer, general partner of Knauf Group. \u201cWe warmly welcome Christopher Macey as USG\u2019s next president and CEO and look forward to working with him to build on our momentum and continue delivering for customers and communities across North America.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nChristopher Macey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Macey brings more than 30 years of experience in the building materials industry and a strong record of operational leadership and commercial execution. Most recently, he served as COO at USG, where he led the company\u2019s manufacturing, supply chain and digital transformation initiatives. Previously, Macey served in several senior leadership roles, leading CGC (Canada) and USG Mexico\/LATAM, and more recently, as including president of USG\u2019s Gypsum Division. In his new role as president and CEO, Macey will be responsible for driving USG\u2019s strategic priorities, including continued investment in manufacturing, customer service excellence and talent development across the business.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201c<\/strong>USG\u2019s rich history and reputation for excellence are well known in our sector,\u201d Macey commented. \u201cI am grateful for the strong foundation Chris Griffin and the USG team have established, and I look forward to working together as we continue to serve our customers and innovate for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u201cChris Macey\u2019s deep history with the Canadian business gives our team at CGC immense confidence as he takes on this new role as president and CEO of USG Corporation. Having led the Canadian business himself, Mr. Macey understands our unique customer needs in the market. We look forward to building on the momentum established under Christopher Griffin\u2019s leadership and continuing our growth across Canada,\u201d said Steve Youngblut, president of CGC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n