Masco Corporation Names Richard Westenberg as Chief Financial Officer, Effective October 16, 2023
September 25, 2023 at 12:31 pm EDT
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Masco Corporation announced the election of Richard (Rick) Westenberg as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective October 16, 2023. Mr. Westenberg is a seasoned executive who brings to Masco over 25 years of experience, including nearly 15 years leading global finance organizations. Most recently, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of General Motors North America, overseeing the financial management and financial performance of this approximately $125 billion segment, and leading a team across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Prior to that, he served as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of SAIC-General Motors, GM's approximately $30 billion joint venture in China, with responsibility as a member of the executive committee for the key operational and strategic decisions of the joint venture. He held roles of increasing responsibility during his tenure at GM, including as the Corporate Treasurer and head of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis. In addition to his extensive experience, Mr. Westenberg earned an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and was a Certified Public Accountant.
Masco Corporation is one of the world's leading manufacturers of home improvement products. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- plumbing equipment (60.8%): plumbing, sink, bath and shower systems (Delta, Brizo, Peerless, Hansgrohe, Axor, Kraus, Easy Drain, Ginger, Newport Brass, Brasstech, Waltec, Bristan ans Heritage brand names), acrylic bathtubs, shower enclosures and shower trays (Delta, Peerless and Mirolin), spa and exercise pool systems (Hot Spring, Caldera, Freeflow Spas, Endless Pool, Tylo and Finnleo) and brass/copper and composite plumbing components (Brasscraft, Plumbshop and Master Plumber);
- architectural decoration products (39.2%): architectural coatings products (paints, primers, special paints, stains and waterproof coatings sold under the Behr, Kilz, Whizz and Elder & Jenks brands), furniture for door and window, do-it-yourself furniture and equipment, glass shower doors, wall plates, hooks and suspension accessories, etc. (Liberty, Brainerd and Franklin Brass).
At the end of 2023, the group had 42 production sites located primarily in North America (30).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: North America (80.1%) and Europe (19.9%).