PLEASANTON, Calif., June 5, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the "Company")
(NYSE: SSD), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors
and building solutions, today announced the Company's Board of
Directors (the "Board") has appointed Chau
Banks and Felica Coney as
independent directors of the Company, effective on June 1, 2023. The Board has also appointed Ms.
Banks to serve on its Audit and Finance Committee and its
Compensation and Leadership Development Committee; and has
appointed Ms. Coney to serve on its Audit and Finance Committee and
its Corporate Strategy and Acquisitions Committee.
"I am delighted to have Ms. Banks and Ms. Coney enrich our Board
with their diverse skillsets and core strengths which align well
with Simpson's growth oriented approach," commented James Andrasick, Chair of Simpson's Board of
Directors. "Ms. Banks has an impressive background as a C-level
executive at leading consumer products companies, helping to build
and scale their eCommerce units. Ms. Banks also brings in-depth
knowledge of digital infrastructure, omnichannel go to market
strategies and data analytics. She is at the forefront of digital
enterprise transformation programs including CRM, ERP and analytics
capability improvements. Ms. Coney is an accomplished professional
with a proven track record in delivering world-class operations and
leading end-to-end supply chain transformations. Her expertise lies
in implementing lean operational strategies, fostering
high-performing cultures and leveraging innovation. With experience
across technology, aerospace and consumer-focused public companies,
she brings extensive knowledge in improving operations,
implementing machine learning and integrating digital technologies
for operational excellence. Both Ms. Coney's and Ms. Banks' wealth
of experience and knowledge will be integral to Simpson as it
continues to pursue its key growth initiatives."
Ms. Banks is currently serving as the Chief Information and Data
Officer at The Clorox Company, an American global manufacturer and
marketer of consumer and professional products, a role she has held
since 2020. Prior to that, Ms. Banks was Chief Technology and
Digital Officer, at Revlon, Inc. from 2018 to 2020, and was
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Channel
Integration, at New York &
Company from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, Ms. Banks held management
positions at Coach from 2010 to 2013 and Abercrombie & Fitch
from 2008 to 2010. Ms. Banks also serves as a board member of
NextUp, a non-profit organization. Ms. Banks holds a Bachelor's
Degree in Management, Operations and Logistics from Florida State University.
Ms. Coney is currently serving as Vice President at Google,
Inc., an American multinational technology company focusing on
artificial intelligence, online advertising, search engine
technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing,
e-commerce, and consumer electronics, a role she has held since
2021. Most recently, Ms. Coney expanded her responsibilities at
Google, Inc. as the Vice President of Global Server
Operations. Prior to that, Ms. Coney was Vice President,
Walmart Supply Chain - Southeast Division, at Walmart Inc. from
2019 to 2021; and held Vice President positions at Collins
Aerospace, overseeing operations, quality, and environment, health
and safety for different divisions within the company, from 2018 to
2019. Prior to that, Ms. Coney held various management positions at
The Procter & Gamble Company from 1993 to 2017. Ms. Coney also
serves as a member of the North Carolina A&T Engineering
Advisory Board and as a member of the Albert Lepage Center for DEI.
Ms. Coney holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from
Southern University Agricultural &
Mechanical College.
About Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Simpson
Manufacturing Co., Inc., headquartered in Pleasanton, California, through its
subsidiaries, including, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., designs,
engineers and is a leading manufacturer of high quality wood and
concrete construction products designed to make structures safer
and more secure. Our products are designed to perform at high
levels and be easy to use and cost-effective for customers. Our
wood construction products are used in light-frame construction and
include connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners and
pre-fabricated lateral resistive systems. Our concrete construction
products are used in concrete, masonry and steel construction and
include adhesives, chemicals, mechanical anchors, carbide drill
bits, powder actuated tools, fiber reinforced materials and other
repair products used for protection and strengthening. We market
our products to the residential construction, light industrial and
commercial construction, remodeling and do-it-yourself markets
domestically in North America,
primarily in the United States,
and Europe internationally. We
also provide engineering services in support of some of our
products and increasingly offer design and other software that
facilitates the specification, selection and use of our products.
The Company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol "SSD."
CONTACT:
Addo Investor Relations
investor.relations@strongtie.com
(310) 829-5400
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