FERG - Leadership updates

NEW YORK, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500 and S&P SmallCap 600:  Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG) will replace Electronic Arts Inc. (NASD: EA) in the S&P 500 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, August 5. An investor consortium comprised of Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners are acquiring Electronic Arts in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final conditions.ADI Global Distribution Inc. (NYSE:ADIG) will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, August 4, replacing Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NASD: HTZ) in the S&P SmallCap

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the "Company," "Dream Finders" or "DFH") (NYSE:DFH), announced today the appointment of Rick Beckwitt to the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors" or "Board"). Mr. Beckwitt joins as Co-Chairman of the Board alongside the Company’s Founder, Chief Executive Officer and now Co-Chairman, Patrick Zalupski, to share Board leadership responsibilities. Mr. Beckwitt is a seasoned executive with decades of experience leading, operating and managing two of the largest public homebuilding companies in the U.S. Most recently, he served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) before retiring in 2023. During his tenure a

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. ("Wynnchurch"), a leading middle market private equity firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell FWI Holdings, Inc. ("FloWorks" or the "Company") to Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:FERG, LSE: FERG)). The cash transaction values FloWorks at an enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, FloWorks is a leading specialty distributor of critical flow control products and provider of tailored technical solutions for MRO-focused applications, serving customers across a broad range of critical industrial end markets. Wynnchurch acquired FloWorks in January 2023. Under Wynnchurch's ownership, FloWorks c

Achievement reinforces the company's impact on the North American construction market Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:FERG, LSE: FERG)) is proud to announce its debut on the 2025 Fortune 500 list, earning the 146th position. This milestone reflects the company's impact on the North American construction industry and reinforces its position as the largest value-added distributor in its $340B residential and non-residential construction markets. The Fortune 500 list, published annually by Fortune magazine, ranks the top 500 U.S. companies by total revenue for their respective fiscal year. Ferguson earned its place on the list with revenues of $29.6B in fiscal year 2024 and after completi

BURLINGTON, Ontario, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Laureen Cushing as Vice President, Human Resources. Laureen joins Wolseley from Savaria Corporation, where she served as Global Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Savaria, she spent 17 years at Wolseley Canada in various progressive HR roles, leading transformational initiatives and shaping HR strategy.  "Laureen brings business knowledge, industry acumen, and global experience — a great combination for our organization," says Wally Quigg, President, Wolseley Canada. "I'm excited to welcome her back to Wolseley and to our Canadian Leadership Team." In her new role, La

ANTIOCH, Tenn., Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) ("LKQ" or the "Company") today announced that it has appointed James S. Metcalf to its Board of Directors (the "Board") as a new independent director effective December 11, 2024, as part of the Board's ongoing refreshment process. The Company also announced that Dominick Zarcone has decided not to stand for re-election and will retire from the Board when his term expires in connection with the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting. Following the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Board will consist of ten directors, nine of whom are independent. "Our Board is committed to active and ongoing refreshment to ensure it has the right

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (the "Company") today announces that it will hold its first annual meeting of stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") on December 5, 2024 as the successor registrant of Ferguson plc, subject to the consummation of the Merger (as defined below), and announces the appointment of Rekha Agrawal and Richard ("Rick") Beckwitt to the Company's board as non-employee directors ("NEDs"). "We are delighted to welcome Rekha and Rick to the Board," said Geoff Drabble, Board Chair of Ferguson Enterprises Inc. "They bring significant operational and leadership experience, creating value for large publicly listed companies operating in the U.S. Their industry knowledge and experienc

BURLINGTON, Ontario, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Gallanty, as VP Supply Chain, effective March 18, 2024. Jeffrey joins us from Ferguson where he managed the distribution and logistics network in the Northeastern US region for the past five years. Jeffrey managed the flow of $8 billion in inventory and has an impressive track record of driving improvement and process efficiencies throughout supply chain operations. "I am personally looking forward to the perspective and approach Jeffrey will bring to Wolseley," says Sébastien Laforge, President, Wolseley Canada. "His focus on customers and strengthening our supply ch

Burlington, ON, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Rutledge as Vice President, Waterworks, effective February 1, 2024. Brad joined Wolseley in 2018 and led the National Quotations team. He's held progressive leadership roles since then, including Branch Area Manager in Alberta and eventually Director for Wolseley Industrial. He is extremely supportive of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and is specifically focused on Indigenous Investment. "Brad has approached each role with enthusiasm and a passion toward finding profitable growth," says Sébastien Laforge, President, Wolseley Canada.  "I am confident he is the right lead

Ferguson Appoints James S. Metcalf as a Non-Executive DirectorWOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / January 31, 2023 / Ferguson plc(NYSE:FERG)(LSE:FERG) announces today the appointment of James S. Metcalf to the Board as a Non-Executive Director effective February 1, 2023. Mr. Metcalf will join the Board's Compensation Committee and Nominations & Governance Committee.Mr. Metcalf, a U.S. citizen, previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Building Brands from 2018 until his retirement as CEO in September 2021 and as Chairman in March 2022. Prior to joining Cornerstone Building Brands, he held various roles at USG Corporation. At the time of his retirement from USG in Nove

BURLINGTON, ON, Aug. 18, 2022 /CNW/ - Wolseley Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Candace Woods as Vice President, Marketing & Digital. Candace joins Wolseley on September 7, 2022, bringing more than 20 years of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods and Retail Marketing.    "Candace will bring a vast array of marketing experience to Wolseley and will be instrumental in helping to build customer value and delivering results through research and analytics," says Sébastien Laforge, President, Wolseley Canada. "Her focus on relationships and collaboration will streng

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2021 / Ferguson plc ('Company') confirms the appointment of Nadia Shouraboura, Non Executive Director of the Company, as an independent non executive director of Ocado Group plc with effect from September 1, 2021.This announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14R.For further information, please contact:Graham Middlemiss0118 927 3800Notes to announcementFerguson plc is a leading value added distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors operating in North America. Revenue for the year ended 31 July 2020 was $19.9 billion and trading profit was $1.6 billion. Ferguson plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2021 / Ferguson plc announces the appointment of Kelly Baker to the Board as a Non-Executive Director effective May 1, 2021.Kelly, a US citizen, has extensive human resources ("HR") and operational experience having led the people, organizational and cultural development across a number of US based, global public companies. Kelly is currently Executive Vice President ("EVP"), Chief Human Resources Officer ("CHRO") of Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR), a leading manufacturer of water products, a role she has held since December 2017. Prior to this, Kelly was EVP, CHRO at Patterson Companies Inc. (NASDAQ:PDCO), a value-added distributor serving dental and animal hea