Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) announced today the appointment of Gina Beredo as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective June 9, 2021. She will be responsible for overseeing global legal operations, government affairs, and corporate affairs. Ms. Beredo will join Owens Corning from Nordson Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of dispensing equipment for consumer and industrial adhesives, sealants, and coatings, where she served for eight years, most recently as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
“Gina brings more than two decades of experience working across multiple industries. She has a proven track record leading high-performing teams, supporting business growth, and advising public boards. We are pleased to add such a talented leader to our executive team as her broad expertise will be valuable as our company continues to grow and execute on its long-term objectives,” said Brian Chambers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
At Nordson, Ms. Beredo oversees the company’s legal function in global mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, ethics and compliance, litigation, and other general corporate legal matters. Prior to joining Nordson in 2013, Ms. Beredo served as Chief Litigation Counsel and Director of Compliance & Ethics at American Greetings Corporation. Prior to being named General Counsel in January 2018, she served as the Deputy General Counsel. Ms. Beredo began her legal career as a litigation associate at BakerHostetler LLP.
Ms. Beredo earned a B.A. in history from Saint Louis University and a J.D. from the University of Indiana Maurer School of Law – Bloomington.
Ms. Beredo said, “I am honored by the opportunity to join Owens Corning as General Counsel and look forward to working with such a highly respected team and company. With its strong heritage, innovative products and commitment to sustainability, it will be exciting to be a part of building on the company’s success to achieve even greater results.”
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a global building and industrial materials leader. The company’s three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products and sustainable solutions that address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infrastructure, and labor productivity. These solutions provide a material difference to the company’s customers and make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2020 sales of $7.1 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500® company for 66 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.
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