Valmont Industries names John Schwietz as chief financial officer

Valmont Industries, Inc., a global leader in infrastructure and agricultural solutions, has appointed John Schwietz as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. The announcement was made by the company's headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, on the date of the official release. This strategic leadership change is part of Valmont's ongoing succession planning and aims to strengthen its financial stewardship as it navigates a dynamic global market. John Schwietz brings over two decades of extensive financial and operational experience to the role, most recently serving as CFO for another major industrial corporation. His background includes deep expertise in capital allocation, mergers and acquisitions, and driving profitability across complex international businesses. At Valmont, he will be responsible for overseeing all global financial operations, including accounting, treasury, tax, investor relations, and internal audit, reporting directly to President and CEO Avner M. Applbaum. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Valmont as the company continues to execute its long-term growth strategy, which focuses on innovation in utility support structures, irrigation, and galvanizing services. Schwietz's proven track record in enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency is expected to support Valmont's objectives of sustainable growth and shareholder value creation. The company expressed confidence that his leadership will be instrumental in advancing its mission to build a more productive, sustainable, and connected world through engineered solutions.