BlueLinx Announces CEO Succession
April 21 2021 - 4:30PM
BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC), a leading U.S. wholesale
distributor of building products in the United States, today
announced that Mitchell B. Lewis will retire as President and Chief
Executive Officer, effective June 7, 2021.
Following a comprehensive search process which
commenced in the fall of 2020, the Board of Directors elected
Dwight A.K. Gibson as the Company’s incoming President and Chief
Executive Officer, effective June 7, 2021. Mr. Gibson will also be
appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors when he joins the
Company. Mr. Lewis will serve in an advisory capacity through
year-end 2021 to assist in the transition. He will remain a
director on the BlueLinx Board of Directors following his
retirement.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, we want to
thank Mitch for his many years of leadership and service to our
Company and its stakeholders,” stated Kim Fennebresque, Chairman of
the Board. “He has built a lasting legacy, one that has positioned
BlueLinx as a leading two-step wholesale building products
distributor in the United States. We wish Mitch well as he enters
into a well-deserved retirement and look forward to having him
support Dwight during the transition period, while remaining as a
director on our Board.”
“Consistent with our long-term succession planning,
we began a formal CEO search process in fall 2020,” continued Mr.
Fennebresque. “After a comprehensive search, the Board unanimously
determined Dwight was the person best suited to lead BlueLinx at
this pivotal moment in its history. His experience managing complex
supply chains, multi-faceted sales channels, commercial expansions,
product development and identifying, acquiring and integrating
companies, position him as an ideal fit for this role. He is a
strategically-minded executive, one well-equipped to lead the
profitable growth of the organization in both new and existing
markets.”
“It has been my distinct privilege to serve the
BlueLinx team during the last seven years,” said Mr. Lewis. “Dwight
is an exceptional leader, one uniquely qualified to lead the
organization into its next phase of growth. I look forward to
working with him in the years ahead as he accelerates the momentum
we are currently enjoying.”
“I am honored to join BlueLinx during an exciting
period of growth and transformation,” stated Mr. Gibson, incoming
President and Chief Executive Officer of BlueLinx. “I look forward
to partnering with the entire BlueLinx team, as we leverage our
collective strengths to drive long-term value for our
stakeholders.”
ABOUT DWIGHT GIBSON
Mr. Gibson was most recently Chief Commercial
Officer at SPX Flow, Inc., (NYSE: FLOW), a leading provider of
process solutions, having previously led its Food and Beverage
Segment as President. Prior to these roles, Mr. Gibson worked for
Ingersoll Rand for 13 years with increasing responsibility as
President of Climate Strategic Initiatives, VP/GM of Transport
Solutions, VP/GM of Connected Home Solutions and GM of Residential
Electronics. Mr. Gibson began his career at McKinsey & Company.
He has a BBA in business from Howard University, an MBA from
Stanford University, and a Master’s of Science in International
Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics. He is a
member of the board of directors at Interface, Inc., a global
flooring company (NASDAQ: TILE).
ABOUT BLUELINX HOLDINGS
BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading U.S. wholesale
distributor of residential and commercial building products with
both branded and private-label SKUs across product categories such
as lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, metal
building products, and other construction materials. With a strong
market position, broad geographic coverage footprint servicing 40
states, and the strength of a locally focused sales force, we
distribute our comprehensive range of products to over 15,000
national, regional, and local dealers, specialty distributors,
national home centers, and manufactured housing customers. BlueLinx
is able to provide a wide range of value-added services and
solutions to our customers and suppliers. We are headquartered in
Georgia, with executive offices located at 1950 Spectrum Circle,
Marietta, Georgia, and we operate our distribution business through
a broad network of distribution centers. BlueLinx encourages
investors to visit its website, www.BlueLinxCo.com, which is
updated regularly with financial and other important information
about BlueLinx.
INVESTOR & MEDIA CONTACT
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