Jeld-Wen ushers in a new CEO

Jeld-Wen, Inc. has a new president and CEO in Mark Beck, who joins the company from Danaher Corporation.

Beck will replace Kirk Hachigian effective Nov. 30, 2015. At that point, Hachigian will remain on board as executive chairman.

Beck is currently serving as executive VP of the Water Quality and Dental Platforms at Danaher.

He previously spent 18 years with Corning Incorporated, most recently as executive VP, environmental technologies & life science.

He also has eight years of residential construction experience under his belt.

“I am extremely pleased that Mark is joining the Jeld-Wen leadership team. His extensive experience leading global organizations and achieving strategic growth is a perfect fit for Jeld-Wen,” said Hachigian. “Mark has demonstrated the ability to develop innovative products by applying advanced technological solutions. He is a natural leader who will establish effective relationships both inside the organization and across the building products industry.”