Andersen Corporation has announced that Chris Galvin, CEO, has been appointed chairman of the Andersen Corporation board of directors.
Galvin succeeds Jay Lund, who has served as chairman of the board since 2013. Lund, who retired from Andersen in 2022 after 37 years, was the company's CEO from 2011-2022.
"Jay is an extraordinary leader who dedicated more than 40 years of his career to Andersen, driving unprecedented growth and fortifying the company's industry leading position. His visionary approach and legacy of servant leadership will have a lasting impact on the company," says Donald Allan, Jr., lead independent director, Andersen Corp. board of directors. "Chris is undoubtedly the right leader to steward the next phase of transformational growth for Andersen, unlocking the full potential of the business with the full support of our dedicated board."
About Galvin
Galvin, who has been with Andersen for more for than 20 years, has served as the company's president and CEO since 2023. He joined the Andersen Corp. board of directors in 2023.
"Andersen is fortunate to benefit from the commitment and expertise of an exceptional board of directors," says Galvin. "I am honored to build upon the strong governance established by Jay and the leaders that came before him as the foundation for our continued growth and success."
Galvin also currently serves on the Andersen Corporate Foundation board of directors as well as the boards of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and First State Bank and Trust.
"It has been my distinct honor to serve this great company for more than four decades," says Lund. "With Chris and his leadership team at the helm, leading with purpose and an insatiable drive to delight every customer, at every touchpoint, the future for Andersen is incredibly bright!"
