Andersen Corp. appoints Chris Galvin CEO
Window and door maker Andersen Corp.’s board of directors approved Chris Galvin, the company’s current president and chief operating officer, to succeed the retiring Jay Lund as president and CEO, effective January 1, 2023.
Over the course of his nearly 20 years with Andersen, Galvin has held leadership roles across all areas of the company including corporate finance, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain operations and general management.
In 2019, he became president of the Andersen Division and in 2021, Galvin was named the company’s president and chief operating officer.
“Chris is an inspiring leader, with deep knowledge of the business and industry. He is widely respected by the Andersen team for his character, intellect, kindness and work ethic,” said Lund. “He has excelled throughout his career at Andersen and ably led our company through a global pandemic that tested our business in many ways.”
Lund will retire after dedicating 37 years of his career to Andersen Corporation, including the past nearly 12 years as the company’s CEO. He will maintain his position as chairman of the Andersen Corporation board of directors, said the firm.
“Jay has led Andersen through a transformative period in the company’s history, delivering impressive business performance while passionately embracing diversity, equity and inclusion inside and outside Andersen, positioning the company for continued growth in the future,” said Donald Allan, Jr., lead independent director, Andersen Corporation board of directors.
Lund joined Andersen in 1985 and developed deep expertise in the company through a variety of roles before being named chief executive officer in 2011 and chairman of the board of directors in 2013, said the firm.
“Jay has led with integrity, intelligence and heart, and he will leave a lasting impression on the company, employees, customers, community and shareholders,” said Allan.
Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, founded in 1903, Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and market window and door products.