José Méndez-Andino joins Owens Corning as Executive Vice President and Chief Research & Development Officer

Owens Corning announced the appointment of José Méndez-Andino as the new executive vice president and chief research and development officer, effective April 1, 2021. He will be responsible for leveraging product, process, and material science innovation to accelerate growth for the company and his accountabilities will encompass oversight of strategy and innovation across the company’s three major businesses and leadership of enterprise R&D capabilities. Dr. Méndez-Andino will also join the company’s executive committee and report directly to chairman and chief executive officer Brian Chambers.

Owens Corning is an American company that develops and produces insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites, and related materials and products. It is the world‘s largest manufacturer of fiberglass composites. They have over 17,000 employees, a revenue of 640 crores USD (2017), and are based in Ohio, United States.