Jack has a long track record of success leading turnarounds and growth initiatives. In every case, he delivers results quickly and uniquely, prioritizing innovation, disruption, and efficiency. Known for working collaboratively, Jack demonstrates an innate understanding of the needs of consumers, customers, employees, investors, shareholders and Boards of Directors.

Jack has a long track record of success leading turnarounds and growth initiatives. In every case, he delivers results quickly and uniquely, prioritizing innovation, disruption, and efficiency. Known for working collaboratively, Jack demonstrates an innate understanding of the needs of consumers, customers, employees, investors, shareholders and Boards of Directors.

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During Jack’s three year tenure as CEO, James Hardie Industries grew its market capitalization by more than US$13 billion (+370%), organic annual revenue by more than US$1 billion (+45%), and its net profit by more than US$260 million (+85%).

James Hardie Industries

Jack spent five years at James Hardie, beginning as its International President before being promoted to President and COO in 2018 and CEO in 2019, during a time when the business was facing a true inflection point. With growth lagging and valuation declining, Jack implemented an aggressive turnaround strategy that resulted in near-immediate transformation. Jack brought his unique skills to bear in an industry unaccustomed to innovation – working across teams to increase speed and efficiencies. The result was a company capable of supporting fast, high-quality construction for homeowners.

James Hardie Industries

Jack spent five years at James Hardie, beginning as its International President before being promoted to President and COO in 2018 and CEO in 2019, during a time when the business was facing a true inflection point. With growth lagging and valuation declining, Jack implemented an aggressive turnaround strategy that resulted in near-immediate transformation. Jack brought his unique skills to bear in an industry unaccustomed to innovation – working across teams to increase speed and efficiencies. The result was a company capable of supporting fast, high-quality construction for homeowners.

Jack brought his unique skills to bear in an industry unaccustomed to innovation – working across teams to increase speed and efficiencies.

Electrolux

As President and CEO of the North American region, Jack led Electrolux toward the strategy of creating demand with targeted consumers with the right price value of the company’s portfolio of brands and products. During his four year tenure, he improved product quality across all platforms, earned credibility and created value for retailers to gain market share. He also improved productivity in the factories while generating award winning innovative products each year.

Electrolux

As Electrolux’s North America CEO from 2011 to 2015, Jack led an unprecedented sales and profits increase at a time when the company’s sales were decreasing internationally. By analyzing consumer trends, Jack determined that while consumer demand for kitchen appliances was up, the demand had fundamentally shifted from a focus on more functional individual appliances to higher-end products and whole kitchen sets. With that insight, he devised and executed a transformative strategy that positioned the company to benefit in both the short and long-term. Specifically, Jack focused on advancing demands for technology inside the home – understanding years in advance that wireless connectivity would be a critical part of home appliances in the decade ahead.

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By 2006, 3M was listed third in BusinessWeek’s iconic list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies, behind only Apple and Google.

3M Company

During his nearly 15 years at 3M, Jack was widely credited with “rekindling the spirit of innovation” at the company. This was in large part due to his spearheading of 11 new and diverse patents across a number of different fields. In 2003, Jack utilized advanced research and insights to position the company at the forefront of the industry at a time of rapid technological disruption. His data showed that consumers were starting to use phones and laptops for quick notes and photos – as opposed to the company’s famous Post-Its and cameras, respectively. This led to a series of innovations that allowed 3M to align with shifting consumer behavior and accelerate its growth.

3M Company

During his nearly 15 years at 3M, Jack was widely credited with “rekindling the spirit of innovation” at the company. This was in large part due to his spearheading of 11 new and diverse patents across a number of different fields. In 2003, Jack utilized advanced research and insights to position the company on the front foot at a time of rapid technological disruption. His data showed that consumers were starting to use phones and laptops for quick notes and photos – as opposed to the company’s famous Post-Its and cameras, respectively. This led to a series of innovations that allowed 3M to align with shifting consumer behavior and accelerate its growth.