The board of directors of BrandSafway (Kennesaw, Georgia, USA), an access and industrial services provider, has appointed Karl Fessenden to be the company’s chief executive officer (CEO) and Christian Garcia as the new executive vice president and chief financial offer (CFO). These appointments will become effective in mid-October, the company says in a statement.
“We are pleased to have these talented leaders join the BrandSafway team,” says John Krenicki, chairman of the board and acting CEO. “We are confident that Karl and Christian, along with our deeply committed management team and the best employees in the industry, are well positioned to drive BrandSafway’s continued leadership in the sector.”
Fessenden contributes more than two decades of leadership experience in complex service-based businesses, along with deep experience in BrandSafway’s end markets. “I am excited to join BrandSafway, a market leader with an outstanding team, a strong commitment to safety, and the broadest portfolio of services and products in the industry,” says Fessenden. “The company is well positioned for continued success and growth.”
Garcia is a three-time public company CFO with experience across all aspects of the financial function. “BrandSafway has a strong financial position with significant liquidity, allowing it to pursue the significant organic and inorganic growth opportunities available in its markets,” says Garcia. “I’m looking forward to helping drive the next phase of the company’s growth.”
Source: BrandSafway, https://brandsafway.com.