Post Time:Sep 25,2018Classify:Company NewsView:1694
Saint-Gobain,one of the world’s largest building materials companies and manufacturer of innovative material solutions, today formally announced the appointment of Robert Panaro to Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Saint-Gobain North America.
Panaro previously served as Vice President and CFO of CertainTeed Corporation, Saint-Gobain’s largest subsidiary in North America, and brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role. With a focus on operational efficiency and quality services, Panaro will continue to help drive business performance and overall company growth. In his current role, Panaro will be responsible for overseeing mergers and acquisitions, capital investments and financial services in North America.
“As an industry veteran with more than two decades of experience within the Saint-Gobain family of companies, Bob has the background and expertise to help Saint-Gobain continue to evolve to meet the needs of today and challenges of tomorrow,” said Thomas Kinisky, President and CEO of Saint-Gobain Corporation. “Bob’s deep analytical rigor and ability to drive business decisions coupled with his passion for improving employee satisfaction will help further Saint-Gobain’s growth goals in North America.”
In his previous position as Vice President and CFO of CertainTeed,Panaro oversaw finance, information technology and central purchasing.He also served an instrumental role in the implementation of new software and technologies as well as the company’s move from Valley Forge to its state-of-the-art Malvern headquarters.
Panaro graduated magna cum laude from Boston College and holds a Bachelor of Science in management with a concentration in accounting and finance. He has served on the Board of Directors for The Grid Company, a joint venture between CertainTeed and Bailey Metals, Merit Abrasives, Inc. and EcoTarium, a Natural Science Museum in Worcester, Mass.
Panaro assumed the position earlier this year, succeeding Philippe Nouailhac as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Saint-Gobain North America.
Source: www.businesswire.comAuthor: Shangyi
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