“We are pleased to welcome Frances as a new independent director to the PGT Innovations board, and especially value the wealth of experience she has developed through serving in senior finance and accounting roles with public and private companies for many decades,” said PGT Innovations’ CEO and President, Jeff Jackson. “We believe her addition will complement and enhance our board’s diversity of experiences, skills and perspectives, and that she will provide valuable guidance and insight to the board and our management team as we strive to execute our strategies, drive growth and profitability, and enhance shareholder value.”
Ms. Powell Hawes’ committee appointments are expected to be determined at a future PGT Innovations board meeting during 2019. She will serve as a Class II director and the board expects to nominate her to stand for election as a director at PGT Innovations’ 2020 annual meeting of stockholders. In connection with Ms. Powell Hawes’ appointment, the board increased its size from nine to ten directors.
About Frances Powell Hawes
Ms. Powell Hawes, 64, served in senior finance and accounting positions with public and private companies for more than thirty years, including as Chief Financial Officer of NCI Building Systems, Inc. and Grant Prideco, Inc. In addition to her extensive finance and accounting experience, Ms. Powell Hawes also has significant mergers and acquisitions experience. Ms. Powell Hawes serves on the boards of directors of two other public companies, Archrock, Inc. and Laredo Petroleum, Inc., and served on the board of Energen Corporation from 2013 until November 2018.
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