WillScot Announces Appointment of Worthing Jackman to Board of Directors
WillScot Holdings (Nasdaq: WSC) has announced the appointment of Worthing Jackman to its Board of Directors, effective October 22, 2024. This appointment is part of the company's ongoing board refreshment efforts, aimed at enhancing and diversifying skills, expertise, and knowledge. Mr. Jackman, described as a seasoned leader with a proven track record of long-term growth and shareholder value creation, brings extensive operational expertise and capital markets leadership to the board.
Erik Olsson, Chairman of WillScot, and Brad Soultz, CEO, both expressed their enthusiasm for Mr. Jackman's appointment, highlighting his diversified leadership experience and expertise in strategy, finance, and organizational development within the industrial services sector. Mr. Jackman will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, further supporting WillScot's efforts to drive profitable growth and enhance stakeholder value.
WillScot Holdings (Nasdaq: WSC) ha annunciato l'appuntamento di Worthing Jackman nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, a partire dal 22 ottobre 2024. Questo incarico fa parte degli sforzi continui dell'azienda per rinnovare il consiglio, mirando a migliorare e diversificare competenze, esperienza e conoscenza. Il Sig. Jackman, descritto come un leader esperto con una comprovata esperienza nella crescita a lungo termine e nella creazione di valore per gli azionisti, porta una vasta esperienza operativa e leadership nei mercati finanziari al consiglio.
Erik Olsson, Presidente di WillScot, e Brad Soultz, CEO, hanno entrambi espresso il loro entusiasmo per l'incarico del Sig. Jackman, mettendo in evidenza la sua esperienza diversificata nella leadership e la sua competenza in strategia, finanza e sviluppo organizzativo nel settore dei servizi industriali. Il Sig. Jackman servirà come membro del Comitato di Audit, sostenendo ulteriormente gli sforzi di WillScot per promuovere una crescita redditizia e aumentare il valore per gli stakeholder.
WillScot Holdings (Nasdaq: WSC) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Worthing Jackman en su Junta Directiva, a partir del 22 de octubre de 2024. Este nombramiento es parte de los esfuerzos continuos de la empresa para renovar la junta, con el objetivo de mejorar y diversificar habilidades, experiencia y conocimiento. El Sr. Jackman, descrito como un líder experimentado con un historial comprobado de crecimiento a largo plazo y creación de valor para los accionistas, aporta una amplia experiencia operativa y liderazgo en los mercados de capitales a la junta.
Erik Olsson, Presidente de WillScot, y Brad Soultz, CEO, expresaron su entusiasmo por el nombramiento del Sr. Jackman, destacando su experiencia diversificada en liderazgo y pericia en estrategia, finanzas y desarrollo organizacional dentro del sector de servicios industriales. El Sr. Jackman será miembro del Comité de Auditoría, apoyando aún más los esfuerzos de WillScot por impulsar un crecimiento rentable y aumentar el valor para los interesados.
WillScot Holdings (Nasdaq: WSC)는 Worthing Jackman을 이사회에 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 임기는 2024년 10월 22일부터 시작됩니다. 이번 임명은 회사의 이사회 갱신 노력의 일환으로, 기술, 전문성 및 지식을 향상하고 다양화하기 위한 것입니다. Jackman 씨는 장기 성장 및 주주 가치 창출에 대한 검증된 실적을 가진 숙련된 리더로 묘사되며, 이사회에 방대한 운영 전문성과 자본 시장 리더십을 제공합니다.
WillScot의 의장인 Erik Olsson과 CEO인 Brad Soultz는 Jackman 씨의 임명에 대한 열정을 표현하며, 산업 서비스 분야에서의 전략, 재무 및 조직 개발에 대한 그의 다양화된 리더십 경험과 전문성을 강조했습니다. Jackman 씨는 감사위원회의 일원으로 활동하여 WillScot의 수익성 있는 성장 및 이해관계자 가치 향상을 위한 노력을 지원할 것입니다.
WillScot Holdings (Nasdaq: WSC) a annoncé la nomination de Worthing Jackman à son Conseil d'Administration, avec effet au 22 octobre 2024. Cette nomination s'inscrit dans les efforts continus de l'entreprise pour renouveler le conseil, visant à améliorer et diversifier les compétences, l'expertise et les connaissances. M. Jackman, décrit comme un leader expérimenté avec un bilan éprouvé de croissance à long terme et de création de valeur pour les actionnaires, apporte une vaste expertise opérationnelle et un leadership sur les marchés de capitaux au conseil.
Erik Olsson, Président de WillScot, et Brad Soultz, Directeur Général, ont tous deux exprimé leur enthousiasme pour la nomination de M. Jackman, mettant en avant son expérience diversifiée en matière de leadership et son expertise en stratégie, finances et développement organisationnel dans le secteur des services industriels. M. Jackman siégera en tant que membre du Comité d'Audit, soutenant ainsi les efforts de WillScot pour générer une croissance rentable et améliorer la valeur pour les parties prenantes.
WillScot Holdings (Nasdaq: WSC) hat die Ernennung von Worthing Jackman in seinen Vorstand bekannt gegeben, die am 22. Oktober 2024 wirksam wird. Diese Ernennung ist Teil der fortlaufenden Bemühungen des Unternehmens zur Auffrischung des Vorstands, die darauf abzielen, Fähigkeiten, Expertise und Wissen zu verbessern und zu diversifizieren. Herr Jackman, der als erfahrener Führungskraft mit nachweislicher Erfolgsbilanz in Bezug auf langfristiges Wachstum und Wertschöpfung für Aktionäre beschrieben wird, bringt umfangreiche operative Expertise und Führung im Kapitalmarkt in den Vorstand ein.
Erik Olsson, Vorsitzender von WillScot, und Brad Soultz, CEO, drückten beide ihre Begeisterung über die Ernennung von Herrn Jackman aus und hoben seine vielfältige Führungserfahrung sowie seine Expertise in den Bereichen Strategie, Finanzen und Organisationsentwicklung im Bereich der industriellen Dienstleistungen hervor. Herr Jackman wird als Mitglied des Prüfungsausschusses tätig sein und die Bemühungen von WillScot zur Förderung eines profitablen Wachstums und zur Steigerung des Stakeholder-Werts weiter unterstützen.
- Appointment of experienced industry executive Worthing Jackman to the Board of Directors
- Enhancement of board expertise in strategy, finance, and organizational development
- Potential for improved financial and operational performance through new leadership insights
- None.
Board Enhances Expertise with Appointment of Seasoned Industry Executive
PHOENIX, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WillScot Holdings Corporation (“WillScot” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), a leader in innovative flexible space and storage solutions, today announced the appointment of Worthing Jackman to the WillScot Board of Directors, effective October 22, 2024.
Erik Olsson, Chairman of WillScot, commented, “We are pleased to welcome Worthing Jackman to the WillScot Board, as part of our Board’s ongoing refreshment efforts. Mr. Jackman’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to enhancing and diversifying skills, expertise, and knowledge as WillScot continues to execute its growth strategy and enhance its financial and operational performance. He is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of long-term growth, execution and shareholder value creation, bringing extensive operational expertise and capital markets leadership.”
Brad Soultz, Chief Executive Officer of WillScot, commented, “Worthing brings a diversified leadership experience, having held a number of key roles where he was instrumental in shaping financial and operational strategies within the industrial services sector. He brings to the Board a combination of leadership experience in strategy, finance, and organizational development, which will further support WillScot as we continue to drive profitable growth and enhance value for our stakeholders.”
Mr. Jackman will serve as a member of the Audit Committee.
About Worthing Jackman
Mr. Jackman, age 60, served as CEO and a Director of Waste Connections (NYSE/TSX: WCN), one of the largest integrated solid waste services companies in the United States and Canada, from July 2019 until April 2023, and as President from July 2018 to April 2023. He previously served as its CFO from September 2004 until July 2018 and as VP – Finance and Investor Relations from April 2003 until August 2004. From 1991 until April 2003, Mr. Jackman held various investment banking positions with Alex. Brown & Sons, now Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., including most recently as a Managing Director within the Global Industrial and Environmental Services Group. Mr. Jackman has served as a Director of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), a leading provider of specialized infrastructure solutions to the utility, renewable energy, technology, communications, pipeline and energy industries, since May 2005. Mr. Jackman has diversified leadership experience in businesses that share important characteristics with WillScot, and his appointment adds another Qualified Financial Expert to our Audit Committee. He holds a B.S. degree in Finance from Syracuse University and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.
About WillScot
Listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “WSC,” WillScot is the premier provider of highly innovative and turnkey space solutions in North America. The Company’s comprehensive range of products includes modular office complexes, mobile offices, classrooms, temporary restrooms, portable storage containers, protective buildings and climate-controlled units, and clearspan structures, as well as a curated selection of furnishings, appliances, and other supplementary services, ensuring turnkey solutions for its customers. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and operating from a network of approximately 260 branch locations and additional drop lots across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, WillScot’s business services are essential for diverse customer segments spanning all sectors of the economy.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
Additional information can be found on the company's website at www.willscot.com.
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