Columbus McKinnon Announces Appointment of Chris Stephens Jr. to Board of Directors
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“We’re pleased to add Chris’s skills and experience to our talented Board as we continue to execute on our transformation and growth strategy,” said
Stephens is a seasoned, global industrial leader and most recently served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sealed Air Corporation. Prior to joining Sealed Air, Stephens served as the SVP and Chief Financial Officer of Barnes Group. In his roles as Chief Financial Officer, he was a critical leader driving strategic transformation to deliver growth and operating leverage.
“I am thrilled to partner with David and the Board to support the advancement of Columbus McKinnon’s strategy. The team is executing on its transformation to become a global leader in intelligent motion solutions and has made notable progress leveraging its proven playbook for growth and delivering operating efficiency and margin expansion,” said Stephens. “CMCO’s differentiated strategy and market positioning has already made it a formidable player in the category, and I’m excited to contribute to the advancement of the Company’s strategic agenda and financial goals."
Stephens also served in a variety of Finance leadership roles at both Boeing and Honeywell. Through these roles, he has demonstrated his extensive industrial expertise, operational capabilities, and financial acumen. He earned a master’s in business degree from Virginia Tech’s
Stephens also serves on the Board of Directors of PGT Innovations and as a member of Fairfield University’s
In connection with Stephens’ appointment, the Columbus McKinnon Board now consists of nine members including eight independent members.
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