US: USG Corporation (USG) has announced two executive organisational changes effective from 1 October 2013. Christopher R Griffin, previously Executive Vice President, Operations is appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, USG Corporation. Jennifer F Scanlon, previously Vice President, USG Corporation and President, International, is appointed Senior Vice President, USG Corporation and President, International. Griffin and Scanlon will report to James S Metcalf, Chairman, President and CEO.
Since joining the company in 1997, Griffin has had responsibility for a variety of functions and departments, including sales, product management, marketing and international operations. He has more than 28 years of experience in the building materials industry.
Scanlon joined USG in 2003 as the Director of Supply Chain Management and Customer Relationship Management Strategy. In 2007, she assumed responsibility for the company's Information Technology strategy and operations until 2010, when she was appointed Vice President, International.
"These organisational changes will facilitate the continued implementation of USG's Plan to Win: Strengthening our core manufacturing and distribution businesses in North America and Diversifying the sources of our earnings, as we continue to Differentiate USG through innovation," said Metcalf.
