Wednesday, Owens Corning (OC) appointed Daniel Smith as senior vice president of human resources. Smith will begin his new position with Owens Corning on Sept. 14. Smith has held leadership positions in human resources for more than 20 years. He joins Owens Corning from Borders Group Inc., where he was most recently executive vice president and chief administrative officer.
Smith began his career with Borders Group in 1995 as director of compensation and benefits. Prior to joining Borders Group, Smith spent nearly nine years at The May Department Stores Company, where he was responsible for human resources and operations.
Owens Corning, through its subsidiaries, provides composite and building materials systems. The company operates in four segments: Insulating Systems, Roofing and Asphalt, Other Building Materials and Services, and Composite Solutions.
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