THOR Industries has announced William J. Kelley Jr. as the newest member of its board of directors.
Kelley has more than 30 years of executive-level experience in the food and beverage industry. He will serve as a member of the Compensation and Development Committee and also the Audit Committee of the board. The addition of Kelley expands THOR’s Board of Directors from 9 to 10 members.
Kelley currently serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer of TreeHouse Foods, a manufacturer and distributor of private-label packaged foods and beverages in North America with nearly 40 production facilities across the United States, Canada and Italy. At TreeHouse Foods, Kelley advises the CEO and other senior leaders on major financial and strategic growth issues. He also manages the company’s financial, business-planning, treasury, and information technology functions as well as investor relations and corporate development.
“I am pleased to welcome Bill to our board of directors, given his proven track record of strategic value creation through his strong financial management expertise,” said Andrew E. Graves, chairman of the board of THOR. “Bill brings a fresh perspective to THOR’s board, and we anticipate that his extensive fiscal and enterprise risk management experience overseeing finance, accounting and controls at the leadership level for Fortune 500 companies will serve us well. Bill’s knowledge will fortify THOR Industries as a leader in transformation and change initiatives across the enterprise. His appointment is further demonstration of the significant value we place upon corporate governance, risk oversight, board refreshment and diversity.”
“Bill is a strong addition to our board and has vast experience and success as a financial business leader. We will benefit greatly from his expertise and council as THOR continues to create superior quality products and enhance our sustainability efforts that will grow our business,” said Bob Martin, president and CEO of THOR.
