MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--()--Icynene, a leading manufacturer of spray foam insulation products, is pleased to announce that it has named former Home Depot Canada and China president Annette Verschuren and current Newell Rubbermaid executive Ben Gadbois to its Board of Directors.
“The addition of Annette and Ben to our Board of Directors gives us a unique set of global insights and experience that will help guide our business as we meet growing international demand for sustainable building and eco-focused products”
These key appointments further strengthen Icynene’s leadership as it expands its profile in North America and globally as an innovator in creating energy efficient spray foam insulation and eco-focused products.
“The addition of Annette and Ben to our Board of Directors gives us a unique set of global insights and experience that will help guide our business as we meet growing international demand for sustainable building and eco-focused products,” says Icynene President and CEO, Howard Deck.
About Annette Verschuren
An inductee into Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends, Annette Verschuren brings renowned leadership, insight and a unique global vision to Icynene’s Board of Directors. From 1996 to 2006, she was President, The Home Depot of Canada where she oversaw the company’s growth from 19 Canadian stores to 179 stores. From 2006 to 2011, as President, The Home Depot of Canada and China, she also led the company’s expansion into Asia.
In addition to her experience in the building products category, Annette plays an active role in nurturing tomorrow’s leaders in environmental and technological development. As the current chancellor of Cape Breton University in Nova Scotia she has been a driving force in creating the school’s Centre for Sustainability in Energy & Environment, which helps students create environmental, commercial and technological solutions needed locally and across the globe.
She is also the chair of the 2012 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference and has served as a member of Canada’s Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s economic advisory council.
About Ben Gadbois
Ben Gadbois is currently the Global President Markers, Highlighters, Art and N.A. Office Essentials for Newell Rubbermaid, which includes the Sharpie, Expo, Prismacolor and Rolodex brands.
Prior to this role, he was the Global President for Rubbermaid Home Products business, which included leading the garage and home-organizing products that have helped builders and contractors expand their product and service portfolios.
Ben was also instrumental in launching a unique partnership with pioneering upcycling company TerraCycle™ to create the world's first program that collects and reuses pens, markers and other writing instruments while also helping raise funds for schools, charities and non-profit organizations.
Previous to these roles, Ben lived in Europe where he was the President of Rubbermaid, Pyrex, Graco, Little Tikes for Europe/Middle East/Africa.
As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) he also brings to the Icynene Board of Directors a strong background in financial management and analysis.
About Icynene Inc.
Now in its 25th year of operation, Icynene is the industry leader and most recognized brand of spray foam insulation in North America for residential applications. It has been installed in more than 300,000 residential and commercial projects and continues to thrive alongside the demand for sustainable building. It is now available in more than 30 countries worldwide.
The company’s portfolio of high performance light and medium density solutions meets the needs of both an insulation and air barrier material for improved air quality and reduced energy costs, making it the right choice for architects, builders and homeowners. For more information visit: www.Icynene.com.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6861739&lang=en
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Delicious
Reddit
StumbleUpon
Digg
MySpace
Newsvine
Google Bookmark
Yahoo! Bookmark
Email
Email 
