LP Building Solutions Announces CFO Succession Plan
LP Building Solutions (LP) has announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Alan Haughie plans to retire and that Aaron Howald has been appointed as his successor, effective September 1, 2026. To ensure a seamless transition and continuity through the completion of the company’s 2026 Annual Report process, Haughie will serve in an advisory capacity through February 2027.
“Alan has been an exceptional leader and partner during a period of important transformation for LP,” says Chief Executive Officer Jason Ringblom. “We are deeply grateful for his contributions, particularly his leadership in establishing our disciplined capital allocation strategy and building a high-performing finance organization. We appreciate his continued support during this transition period.” Haughie joined LP in 2019 as Executive Vice President and CFO after a distinguished career spanning public accounting, manufacturing, and business services.
Howald joined LP 15 years ago and has held leadership positions across continuous improvement, corporate finance, business development, investor relations, and financial planning and analysis. Most recently, he has served as Vice President, Investor Relations and Business Development. He earned an MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics from Franklin College.
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