Universal Forest Products Will Expand Internationally
Michael Mordell, a senior executive of Universal Forest Products, Inc., was named Executive VP of International Operations to lead a new international division, UFP Global Holdings, Ltd., based in the United Kingdom.
Mordell will be responsible for sales, production, and distribution for operations outside of the U.S., and, growing sales in the international arena. Mordell joined Universal in 1993 as a lumber buyer, and has held leadership positions in purchasing as well as in operations. In 2009, he was named executive vice president of purchasing. He will begin his new role on Oct. 1.
“Expanding internationally has been among our stated strategies, as we seek to constantly attain new levels of sales and profitability,” said UFPI CEO Matthew J. Missad. “I have great confidence we’ll achieve that with Mike at the helm of the international division. He is a bold and creative leader who has had years of experience and success in our industries and at our company.”
“This is an exciting venture and a great time to be at Universal Forest Products as we seek new avenues to build on our success,” Mordell said. “I look forward to building the UFP Global organization and team, and to developing and successfully implementing strategies for growth with them.”
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